Industry News
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Food provenance branding to boost NT produce
Geographic branding for local produce is crucial for advancing the NT's food production and manufacturing, according to the supervisor of a CDU PhD project. [ + ]
Seedlab Australia projects $10m of benefits for emerging FMCG brands
The FMCG incubator program, which is backed by Woolworths, has released its latest report, revealing $10m in projected benefits for participating brands across ANZ. [ + ]
Ice cream makers pledge to reformulate without artificial colours
Last week, the majority of ice cream makers in the US pledged to eliminate certified artificial colours in their products before 2028. [ + ]
Jack Link's APAC buys beef stick brand KOOEE! Snack Foods
Link Foods APAC, the Australian arm of Jack Link's, has acquired organic beef stick brand KOOEE! Snack Foods. [ + ]
Call for comment on phospholipase C as a processing aid
Food Standards Australia New Zealand is calling for comment on an application to use the processing aid during the refining of oils and fats. [ + ]
Frozen Logistics: new report reveals cold storage is in short supply
The Frozen Logistics report from Cushman & Wakefield shows Australia's cold storage market is struggling to keep up with demand. [ + ]
ROKLive 2025 program released
Rockwell Automation has unveiled its program for ROKLive 2025 on the Gold Coast from 29–31 July, which will also provide the stage for a number of product launches. [ + ]
Bonfiglioli to debut new products at Foodtech Packtech
Bonfiglioli will introduce four products for warehousing, material handling and automation solutions at FoodTech Packtech and MHL Expo in Auckland from 2–4 September. [ + ]
Wine and grape sector review report has 14 recommendations
Wine Australia has released Dr Craig Emerson's independent analysis of the grape and wine sector, which includes advice on how to improve transparency and fair competition. [ + ]
Ferrero to acquire WK Kellogg Co for US$3.1bn
Italian sweet maker Ferrero Group has reached an agreement to purchase US breakfast cereal maker WK Kellogg Co for around US$3.1 billion (AU$4.7bn). [ + ]
AIP flexible packaging training at Foodtech Packtech
Two AIP training courses will be held in New Zealand at Foodtech Packtech on 4 September. [ + ]
AFGC's videos busting myths about processed food
The Australian Food and Grocery Council has launched four new videos on YouTube aimed at challenging widespread misconceptions about processed food. [ + ]
Lactalis's proposal to buy some Fonterra businesses not opposed by ACCC
The ACCC announced today (10 July) that it will not oppose Lactalis's proposed acquisition of Fonterra's consumer, dairy ingredients and food service businesses. [ + ]
