Industry News
New Zealand fruit fly operation ends
After a year-long operation, Auckland has been declared free of the Queensland fruit fly, with restrictions lifted on the movement of fruit and vegetables. [ + ]
Aussie wheat takes the cake in Asian biscuit market
Australian soft wheat could be used to make sweet products in key Asian markets, opening the door to a new market opportunity for low-protein Australian wheat. [ + ]
An egg a day not tied to risk of heart disease
Consuming an egg a day does not impact blood cholesterol levels and is not tied to cardiovascular disease, according to the Population Health Research Institute. [ + ]
$2.5 million support package for Victorian wine industry
A $2.5 million support package has been developed for Victorian wine growers, to provide grants for growers whose grapes have been affected by smoke. [ + ]
Rising tempeh
Rising awareness about plant-based meat and increasing health-consciousness among consumers are predicted to drive industry growth for the global tempeh market. [ + ]
Frequent UTIs? Going vegetarian could help
Forgoing meat could reduce the risk of contracting urinary tract infections, according to a study published in Scientific Reports. [ + ]
Chinese seafood market linked to Coronavirus outbreak
A study inThe Lancet says the Wuhan 2019-nCoV outbreak might have been transmitted to humans via the Huanan seafood market. [ + ]
Dual ovenable lidding film market to continue rising
Future Market Insights has predicted an increase in demand from food manufacturers for dual ovenable lidding films, due to their packing convenience and safety. [ + ]
Sour grapes: climate change could threaten wine supply
Climate change could see wine regions shrink by as much as 56%, but studies show that reshuffling where certain grape varieties are grown could help to reduce the impact. [ + ]
Future Food Asia 2020 to reward agrifood innovations
Future Food Asia 2020 is an AgriFoodTech conference for the Asia–Pacific region that enables start-ups to present their innovations for industry recognition. [ + ]
Have your say on proposed craft brewing licence in Qld
The Queensland Goverment is encouraging members of the brewing industry and overall community to have a say on a proposed Craft Beer Producer Licence. [ + ]
What's on show at ProSweets Cologne 2020?
From sugar-coating processes to visual checks on chocolate, ProSweets Cologne 2020 will showcase some of the latest technologies for making sweets and snacks. [ + ]
Food businesses could boost SA's energy capacity
Food processing businesses are being invited to participate in a South Australian Government program that could generate 20 MW of demand-side generation. [ + ]
Aussies opting for healthy drinks
Aussies are increasingly opting for healthy beverages when eating out, with sales topping $2.1 billion in 2018. [ + ]
US outbreak of E. coli from romaine lettuce declared over
Salad lovers, rejoice! An E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce from Salinas, California, has been declared over by the US FDA and CDC. [ + ]
