Industry News
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Research shows why we should be going nuts for weight loss
A handful of nuts could be the next best thing when it comes to weight loss, according to research from the University of South Australia. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Arnott's and Cargill drive eco safe canola production
The Arnott's Group is a partner of Cargill's SustainConnect program, which aims to enhance the production of sustainable canola oil in Australia. [ + ]
Qld mango farmers strike gold
A Queensland couple who changed careers from mining and media to become mango growers have been named Honey Gold Grower of the Year by Piñata Farms. [ + ]
Environment ministers discuss soft plastic recycling pathway
The AFGC welcomed ministers' comments today (21 June) which support ongoing work on an industry-led scheme to recycle soft plastics back into food-grade packaging. [ + ]
US$14.8 million partnership on precision fermented food
University of Illinois researchers and partners in Singapore are working towards creating food building blocks at the microbial level. [ + ]
NZ liquor importer and distributor fined
An Auckland liquor importer and distributor have been fined for attempting to sell liquor without legitimate bottle labels. [ + ]
Bundy scholars: Bundaberg brewer funding QUT scholarship
QUT continues to expand its relationship with Bundaberg with a new Budding Entrepreneur Scholarship in 2025. [ + ]
Anuga presents its new trade show, Anuga Alternatives
The trade show has a focus on alternative forms of protein and enrichment, including plant-based protein, cell-cultivated meat segments and more. [ + ]