Industry News
Noodle lab for AEGIC in Western Australia
AEGIC now has new laboratories at the Sustainable Innovative Food Technology (SIFT) facility, which will be used by its WA-based noodle and Asian product specialists. [ + ]
Call for comment on GM processing aid for baking and brewing
FSANZ is calling for submissions on an application to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to permit a new genetically modified processing aid. [ + ]
Winners wrap: ABA packaging scholarship winners announced
The ABA, in partnership with the AIP, has announced the winners of the 2024 annual packaging scholarship program from ANZ. [ + ]
Fonterra investing NZ$75m to expand its protein ingredients
Fonterra is set to expand its Studholme site in NZ to create a hub for high-value enhanced proteins. [ + ]
Packaging prowess: APCO 2024 award finalists announced
APCO has announced the shortlisted finalists for the 2024 APCO Awards, recognising companies that have innovated within the sustainable packaging sector. [ + ]
FSANZ call for industry comment on use of processing aid
FSANZ is calling for submissions on an application to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to permit a new processing aid. [ + ]
Nestlé's CEO leaves, replacement appointed
The Swiss multinational food and drink processing company appoints Laurent Freixe as CEO of Nestlé S.A., after Mark Schneider leaves the company. [ + ]
Wheat processor constructs silo building in Germany
Wheat processor Crespel & Deiters Group is constructing an €18.5m silo building in Germany to expand its storage and handling capacities. [ + ]
AI-enabled freezers help boost ice cream sales
There's more than just ice cream in many of Unilever's freezer cabinets, which are now using AI tech to track stock levels in real time. [ + ]
A new fish for New Zealand aquaculture
Commercial-scale production of kingfish is now a reality in New Zealand, thanks to a land-based aquaculture system in Ruakākā. [ + ]
Scalable manufacturing process for cultivated meat
Inspired by automation in the car industry, a continuous manufacturing method for cultivated meat has been developed to help reduce the cost and complexity of the process. [ + ]
Three Aussie manufacturers commercialise packaging solutions
The three projects use advanced manufacturing technologies to deliver packaging solutions to the food and beverage, logistics and other industrial sectors. [ + ]
AFGC releases its latest State of the Industry report
The Australian Food and Grocery Council has called for the govt to include its sector in the Future Made in Australia policy following the release of its industry report. [ + ]
$41m to spur development of new fruit and nut varieties
Scientists are working with the horticulture industry on a $41m program to expedite the development of almond, apple, citrus, macadamia and mango varieties. [ + ]
Australian Eggs launches VR biosecurity training tool
With the egg industry facing challenges associated with avian influenza, the Australian Eggs team has launched a biosecurity training tool powered by virtual reality (VR). [ + ]
