Industry News
MHM partners with freezing system specialist DSI Dantech
MHM has been appointed as the exclusive distributor of plate freezing solutions in Oceania for Denmark-based DSI Dantech. [ + ]
Processed fruit smoothies could be more nutritious, new study
A new study has found that food processing techniques could improve the health benefits of fruit and vegetable smoothies. [ + ]
Call for action on smarter food labels to prevent waste
New research from RMIT University and End Food Waste Australia has found confusing food labels are driving Australians to throw away perfectly edible food. [ + ]
Pact's recycled milk bottle resin passes US FDA tests
Pact Group's rFresh 100 food-grade recycled plastic is now US-FDA compliant, which means new milk bottles can be manufactured with up to 100% recycled resin. [ + ]
Infant formula additive with potential gut benefits, call for comment
Food Standards Australia New Zealand is calling for comment on an application to permit the use of a nutritive substance in infant formula products in Australia. [ + ]
Packserv's new Twin-Head Filler designed for Australian SMEs
Packserv has developed an Australian-made PLC twin-head filling machine, purpose-built for local small to medium-sized manufacturers. [ + ]
Food sector involvement with NZ waste reduction initiative
Food sector organisations have played a crucial role in a national food waste reduction initiative in NZ — rescuing an extra 12,000 meals per day for people in need. [ + ]
Beefing up the flavour of cultured meat
Scientist working towards perfecting the taste of lab-grown 'cultured' meat are a step closer to the real 'beefy' flavour thanks to their work with amino acids. [ + ]
McCormick upgrades trade waste treatment at its Qld facility
The upgraded facility, developed in collaboration with Aerofloat and McNab, is designed to support expanding production capacity for McCormick's herb and spice range. [ + ]
Norco celebrates its 130th birthday
100% Australian farmer-owned dairy co-operative, Norco, is partnering with local communities to celebrate a significant milestone — 130 years of operation. [ + ]
TWE opens $15m 'low and no' alcohol winemaking facility in the Barossa Valley
The Treasury Wine Estates winemaking facility features the latest technology to remove alcohol and patent-pending processes to lock in flavour and aroma. [ + ]
New wave system for picking fruit
Automated fruit picking has long been a technical challenge, but now a new human–robot collaboration model is set to help using a simple wave. [ + ]
World Food Safety Day: food safety system at work
In the lead-up to World Food Safety Day, New Zealand Food Safety has released a report that shows systems at work to resolve the biggest food safety event in 2024. [ + ]
Beef processor Teys to be fully acquired by Cargill
Cargill has agreed to acquire all the Teys family shareholdings, increasing its ownership stake to 100% of Teys Australia and Teys USA. [ + ]
What a treat: Hort Innovation at 2025 Hort Connections
Hort Innovation will be presenting some curious confections at this year’s Hort Connections, which starts on today at the Brisbane Convention Centre. [ + ]
