Industry News
Packaging technology scholarship program now open, closing 24 January
The Australasian Bioplastics Association Scholarship program for Australia and New Zealand is now open for applications until 24 January 2024. [ + ]
GM-sourced processing aid for brewed beverages, call for comment
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on a GM-sourced processing aid for use in brewing. [ + ]
NZ Government plans to cut red tape for food exporters
The New Zealand Government is planning to make it easier for food exporters to take advantage of more innovative market opportunities, particularly for the dairy industry. [ + ]
HRS Heat Exchangers awarded EcoVadis sustainability accreditation
HRS Heat Exchangers has been awarded an EcoVadis Bronze medal for sustainability following its first audit under the scheme this summer. [ + ]
Sustainable packaging: gluing boxes with starch
Folding boxes for products like breakfast cereal are easily recyclable; however, new bio-based adhesives could help make the packaging completely sustainable. [ + ]
Sustainable future for the food and beverage industry, new report
Sustainability has become the number one supply chain priority for food and beverage companies, according to a new report by DNV. [ + ]
PIDA Awards now open
The 2025 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards are now open for entries in Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
SA Government announces manufacturing grant program
The state government has announced a $1m grant program to support South Australian manufacturers in adopting advanced technologies. [ + ]
A healthy diet helps the weighty battle with chronic pain
Research from the University of South Australia shows that adopting a healthy diet can reduce the severity of chronic pain. [ + ]
Cook government puts WA food on plates in Vietnam
Ten Western Australian food brands are being showcased in Vietnam in a bespoke trade event hosted by the Cook government. [ + ]
Bird flu at Mainland's Otago farm, no disease yet on other farms
About 1000 samples were received for testing at the Ministry for Primary Industries' (MPI) Wallaceville laboratory in Wellington, and it is prioritising analysis according to assessed risk. [ + ]
The busy season for beekeepers in Tasmania
Preparing Leatherwood Honey hives for summer involves looking after queen bees, hives and production equipment. [ + ]
Hygiena acquires Nexcor Food Safety Technologies
With the acquisition, Hygiena plans to integrate its SureTrend analytics platform with Nexcor's sanitation software for food and beverage facilities. [ + ]
Six plant-based foods with brain-boosting benefits
A new study by the University of Wollongong (UOW) has revealed why some plant-based foods have benefits beyond their nutritional value. [ + ]
NZ's Alliance Group uses AI tech for meat quality insights
Members of New Zealand's food and solutions co-operative, Alliance Group, can now access AI-powered insights into the eating quality of their lamb and beef. [ + ]
