Industry News
Diagnosing banana diseases: report
A banana research program has the potential to save the industry more than $52.2 million, according to a QAAFI report. [ + ]
Grapes are undervalued superfood: study
Grapes are a natural source of over 1600 compounds, including antioxidants and other polyphenols, and should be a superfood, study says. [ + ]
Compostable fruit labels provide path to sustainable packaging
Compostable fruit labels are re-emerging as a sustainable innovation in fresh produce. [ + ]
Informa Markets to host Vitafoods Asia 2025
Informa Markets will host Vitafoods Asia 2025 from 17–19 September 2025 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok. [ + ]
Call for comment on GM purple tomato
Food Standards Australia New Zealand is calling for comment on an application to permit the sale and use of food derived from genetically modified tomato lines. [ + ]
Fresh produce executive program debuts in NZ
The International Fresh Produce Association ANZ Produce Executive Program (PEP) will make its New Zealand debut in August. [ + ]
Productivity on the agenda for food and grocery manufacturing
The food and grocery manfufacturing sector in Australia has set a goal to grow to $250bn by 2030, but AFGC says success will depend on a national commitment to innovation. [ + ]
Making the invisible visible
How many compressed air station operators have complete visibility into their machines' exact condition and compressed air quality? [ + ]
New Zealand distillery Scapegrace set to ramp up in Australia
From 1 August, Scapegrace will take its Australian distribution in-house with a direct-to-market approach from its new $27m distillery in Central Otago. [ + ]
Food inflation remains steady with a few exceptions
Most food prices have remained steady this quarter except for coffee, chocolate, eggs and a few others, according to the latest data from the ABS. [ + ]
USDA certification for Aussie agtech firm MEQ
Melbourne-based MEQ has achieved US Department of Agriculture (USDA) certification for its video technology for quality and yield grading of beef. [ + ]
GEA to build integrated dairy facility in Algeria
GEA has signed a contract for the construction of what is claimed to be the largest integrated dairy farm and milk powder facility in Algeria. [ + ]
Australian Food Ministers meet to discuss food regulations
The latest Food Ministers' Meeting considered aligning food regulation to government obesity strategies, alcoholic beverage labelling and education about the HSR. [ + ]
Kerry opens Jakarta office and RD&A facility
The flavour innovation company has opened an expanded office and new facility in South Jakarta to accelerate sustainable food innovation in the region. [ + ]
SnackHQ launched in Melbourne
Founded by three former founders of Gourmet Food, the new snack food company is making all its snack food in-house at its food facility in Melbourne. [ + ]
