Industry News
Worm-fighting technology could revolutionise subsistence farming
A new antiparasitic technology has the potential to significantly reduce crop losses in the developing world, boosting the incomes of subsistence farmers. [ + ]
Hexagon Holdings to acquire Hally Group
Label converter Hally Group is being acquired by Hexagon Holdings. [ + ]
Superfood helps fight superbugs
Australian start-up Kayban has collaborated with CSIRO to develop an antimicrobial healthcare range made from organic flaxseed oil. [ + ]
Refrigerator bag a game changer for fresh food delivery
A carrier bag with in-built chilling and freezing functions is set to create new opportunities for companies delivering fresh and frozen foods. [ + ]
Revolutionising ready meals
Food industry supplier OAL Group has announced a research project that the company hopes will revolutionise ready meals. [ + ]
Genetically engineered salmon gets the green light
The FDA has issued the first approval for a genetically engineered animal intended for food. [ + ]
Keeping it fresh
When it comes to vegetables, Australians like them fresh. [ + ]
Pemara Labels Group acquired by Constantia Flexibles
Constantia Flexibles Group has acquired the Australian company Pemara Labels Group for an undisclosed sum. [ + ]
Drought-proofing Qld's crops
Sorghum is set to remain Queensland's top crop as climate forecasts suggest temperatures will rise and rainfall decrease across the state. [ + ]
Jobs growth tipped for meat processing industry
Meat processing has been identified as one of the industries anticipated to offer the fastest growth in employment. [ + ]
Uncle Tobys reaps penalties over the protein in its oats
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued three infringement notices to Cereal Partners Australia (the manufacturer and distributor of Uncle Tobys brand oats) for making made false or misleading representations about the protein content in certain Uncle Tobys brand oats products. [ + ]
Global Packaging Trends Report 2015
The Global Packaging Trends Report for 2015 is a market research study highlighting future packaging demand, product categories and opportunities for growth in packaging among fast-growing and maturing world economies. [ + ]
Awards recognise food safety leaders
The star performers in food safety have been honoured at the HACCP 2015 awards ceremony. [ + ]
ACCC takes action against Arnott's for fat content claims
Arnott's Biscuits has paid penalties totalling $51,000 following the issue of five infringement notices by the ACCC relating to representations made by Arnott's about the fat content of its Shapes Light & Crispy product. [ + ]
Springhill Farm takes off
It has been a busy year for Victorian family food business Springhill Farm, whose range of treats has been picked up by Qantas Catering, Coles Supermarkets and Target Stores nationally. [ + ]
