Industry News
Montague Farms undergoes compostable sticker trial
The grower is implementing a certified home-compostable sticker trial for its 2025 JAZZ apples harvest. [ + ]
Manufacturing activity continues to weaken: survey
The July Australian Industry Index has revealed that manufacturers continue to report very poor business conditions, citing trade disruptions and energy costs. [ + ]
High-protein jelly pudding wins medal
Chulalongkorn University's jelly pudding innovation won a bronze medal at the 50th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, held in Switzerland. [ + ]
Grapes are undervalued superfood: study
Grapes are a natural source of over 1600 compounds, including antioxidants and other polyphenols, and should be a superfood, study says. [ + ]
Low-methane beef hits Adelaide shelves
An Adelaide butcher will stock low-methane beef through a partnership with CH4 Global. [ + ]
Diagnosing banana diseases: report
A banana research program has the potential to save the industry more than $52.2 million, according to a QAAFI report. [ + ]
Compostable fruit labels provide path to sustainable packaging
Compostable fruit labels are re-emerging as a sustainable innovation in fresh produce. [ + ]
Informa Markets to host Vitafoods Asia 2025
Informa Markets will host Vitafoods Asia 2025 from 17–19 September 2025 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok. [ + ]
Call for comment on GM purple tomato
Food Standards Australia New Zealand is calling for comment on an application to permit the sale and use of food derived from genetically modified tomato lines. [ + ]
Productivity on the agenda for food and grocery manufacturing
The food and grocery manfufacturing sector in Australia has set a goal to grow to $250bn by 2030, but AFGC says success will depend on a national commitment to innovation. [ + ]
Fresh produce executive program debuts in NZ
The International Fresh Produce Association ANZ Produce Executive Program (PEP) will make its New Zealand debut in August. [ + ]
Making the invisible visible
How many compressed air station operators have complete visibility into their machines' exact condition and compressed air quality? [ + ]
New Zealand distillery Scapegrace set to ramp up in Australia
From 1 August, Scapegrace will take its Australian distribution in-house with a direct-to-market approach from its new $27m distillery in Central Otago. [ + ]
Food inflation remains steady with a few exceptions
Most food prices have remained steady this quarter except for coffee, chocolate, eggs and a few others, according to the latest data from the ABS. [ + ]
GEA to build integrated dairy facility in Algeria
GEA has signed a contract for the construction of what is claimed to be the largest integrated dairy farm and milk powder facility in Algeria. [ + ]
