Industry News
US outbreak of Cyclospora linked to shredded lettuce
The FDA's investigation of the nationwide outbreak is ongoing after it has identified one source across five states to be linked to an iceberg lettuce supplier from Mexico. [ + ]
Aged care meal provider invests in X-ray technology
The Pure Food Co invests in X-ray technology as food safety scrutiny intensifies across Australian aged care homes. [ + ]
Suntory Oceania's first year lays the foundation for future growth
Since its launch in July 2025, Suntory Oceania has produced more than 252 million cans and bottles in Australia, with all RTD products now crafted locally. [ + ]
Bulla Dairy Foods selects AI platform for its contracting operations
Luminance in the UK has announced that Australian dairy company Bulla Dairy Foods has adopted its Legal-Grade AI platform across its legal and procurement functions. [ + ]
GEA and CST partner to improve sugar processing efficiency
GEA and Chemical Systems Technologies have partnered to provide a solution to help sugar mills improve efficiency, sugar recovery and operating costs. [ + ]
Food technologies on show at foodpro 2026
Fortifi companies will showcase a range of technologies for food production, packaging and innovation at foodpro. [ + ]
Specialised gas solutions for a changing food industry
Niche Gas Products has launched Specialised Gas Technologies Australia (SGTA) — a dedicated business focused on controlled gas solutions for the food, medical and agricultural industries. [ + ]
Unilever Australia partners with New Energy Transport for its first EV commercial freight delivery
As part of Unilever's transition towards net zero emissions across its value chain by 2039, an electric prime mover will be used for selected FMCG deliveries across Sydney. [ + ]
FSSC Certification Scheme now includes Save Food Packaging
FSSC, WPO and AIP have united to introduce Save Food Packaging requirements into Version 7 of the FSSC 22000 Certification Scheme. [ + ]
$17m food manufacturing hub opens on the Central Coast
The shared purpose-built facility at Ourimbah has commercial production facilities and industry expertise to help local food and beverage manufacturers grow and innovate. [ + ]
Ravenwood appoints Wedderburn as Australian distributor
Ravenwood Packaging announced that Wedderburn is now a distributor for its Nobac linerless labelling machinery and printer partner across Australia. [ + ]
Inghams invests in Australian meat protein powder start-up
Inghams has acquired a 10% stake in Just Meat Protein, which is commercialising CSIRO technology that can convert chicken meat into protein powder. [ + ]
Beta-casein protein preparation from a GM source being assessed by FSANZ
An application to permit BCPP1 as an ingredient in dairy substitutes, protein beverages and baked goods is now open for comments by Food Standards Australia New Zealand. [ + ]
Gentler processing could be key to better tasting honey
Research at The University of Queensland is determining whether the way honey is harvested and stored could impact the freshness of Australian honey. [ + ]
$10m funding to help manufacturers decarbonise industrial process
One area prioritised for this ARENA funding is Australian small to medium-sized food and beverage manufacturers implementing electrification of process steam. [ + ]
