Industry News
Turning fish guts into gold
A circular economy model is being developed to reduce waste in the seafood sector by converting high-value collagen protein by-products into food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. [ + ]
Divergent dairy: global access and outputs remain mixed
Maxum Foods has shared its Global Dairy Commodity Update for July 2024. According to the company's research, global fundamentals are mixed across regions. [ + ]
Ripe innovations under discussion at National Food Waste Summit
The Save Food Packaging panel session will be held on day two of the National Food Waste Summit, which is being hosted by End Food Waste Australia in Melbourne. [ + ]
Enmin becomes Australian representative for Antares Vision Group
Enmin has been appointed the exclusive Australian representative for Antares Vision Group's solutions to the food industry, which include a combination metal detector and checkweigher. [ + ]
Palsgaard's project to develop alternative egg ingredients
Palsgaard and Aarhus University are inviting food manufacturers to collaborate on a project to develop plant-based egg alternatives for use in products such as sponge cakes. [ + ]
Saputo finalises sale of milk processing facilities to Coles Group
Saputo has now finalised the sale of two of its fresh milk processing facilities to Coles Group after clearance from the ACCC. [ + ]
Research: Protecting Australia's prawn industry
A water sampling method projected to slash biosecurity costs and protect Australia's prawn farm industry from pathogens will be put to the test. [ + ]
ARENA grants for businesses using renewables in new ways
A meat processing facility, smallgoods maker, winery and cheese plant are some of the recipients of 10 ARENA grants awarded to support novel renewable energy solutions. [ + ]
Aged to perfection: 2000-year-old wine discovery
A white wine over 2000 years old, of Andalusian origin, is claimed to be the oldest wine ever discovered. [ + ]
Fish sourced from farms surpassed fisheries for first time
Charles Darwin University Professor of Tropical Aquaculture comments on the United Nations' 2024 The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture report. [ + ]
Sensor designed to detect foodborne pathogens faster
A 3D-printed chip sensor has been designed to rapidly test for multiple pathogens simultaneously, potentially reducing foodborne illness. [ + ]
Supermarkets could face hefty fines for non-compliance under new code
The Albanese government will strengthen the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct, accepting all 11 recommendations of a recent independent review by Dr Craig Emerson. [ + ]
Mettler-Toledo opens its ANZ head office in Melbourne
Designed to enhance its operational efficiency, the new Mettler-Toledo head office includes two cutting-edge laboratories and a platform to showcase its latest products and solutions. [ + ]
Mega solar farm for Casella Family Brands' winery
Trinasolar has helped Casella Family Brands introduce a large 5.7 MW solar farm near its winery production site in Yenda, NSW. [ + ]
Sugar-reduction technology for fruit ice creams and sorbets
Better Juice has expanded its patented sugar-reduction technology to lower the sugar loads in fruit sorbets. [ + ]
