Industry News
Qld mango farmers strike gold
A Queensland couple who changed careers from mining and media to become mango growers have been named Honey Gold Grower of the Year by Piñata Farms. [ + ]
Environment ministers discuss soft plastic recycling pathway
The AFGC welcomed ministers' comments today (21 June) which support ongoing work on an industry-led scheme to recycle soft plastics back into food-grade packaging. [ + ]
Bundy scholars: Bundaberg brewer funding QUT scholarship
QUT continues to expand its relationship with Bundaberg with a new Budding Entrepreneur Scholarship in 2025. [ + ]
Anuga presents its new trade show, Anuga Alternatives
The trade show has a focus on alternative forms of protein and enrichment, including plant-based protein, cell-cultivated meat segments and more. [ + ]
$150m coolstore wins top industrial property award in New Zealand
Boosting sustainability and productivity benefits, a new $150m coolstore facility in Hamilton has taken out a top award at the 2024 Property Industry Awards in New Zealand. [ + ]
$3.9m awarded under the National Agricultural Traceability Grants Program
Meat and Livestock Australia and Dairy Australia are two of the 11 industries and institutions awarded grants to help build trust for Australian agricultural exports to Southeast Asia. [ + ]
Fonterra opens sixth application centre for food development in China
Construction is now underway on Fonterra's latest application centre in China, which is set to play an important role in developing new local product applications based on consumer needs. [ + ]
Mondelēz joins forces with biscuit brand in India
Mondelēz joins forces with Biscoff Brand in India to create co-branded chocolate biscuits. [ + ]
EU experts vote to ban some bisphenols in food packaging
Experts in Europe have supported a proposal for banning some bisphenols in food-contact materials — the proposal will now be assessed by the EU Parliament for possible implementation this year. [ + ]
Bega Group reviews its peanut processing operations in Qld
Bega Group is undertaking a review of its peanut processing operations, the Peanut Company of Australia (PCA), in Queensland. [ + ]
Govt announces $3.5 million grape and wine support package
The government has announced a $3.5 million Grape and Wine Sector Long-term Viability Support Package. [ + ]
Nestlé creates meal solutions for air fryers
As the air fryer gains popularity with consumers, Nestlé has developed a range of products specifically designed for this convenient cooking method. [ + ]
Collins Foods Managing Director and CEO to step down
Collins Foods Managing Director and CEO Drew O'Malley has informed the board of his intention to step down from his roles effective 1 July 2024. [ + ]
Fourth-generation chocolatier awarded confectionery prize
Alister Haigh, of Haigh's Chocolates, received the Alfred Stauder Award for Excellence. [ + ]
Sprouting desserts from waste veggies
Brussels sprout chocolates were being taste tested at the recent Hort Connections to highlight how waste produce could be reinvented in the untapped market of desserts. [ + ]
