Industry News
Foodmach appoints new CEO
Foodmach has appointed Robert Niggl as its new Chief Executive Officer, commencing today (5 August 2024). [ + ]
Off-the-shelf collaborative palletiser for Australia
OnRobot has partnered with Queensland-based DCISIV Technologies to introduce an off-the-shelf collaborative palletiser for SMEs in Australia. [ + ]
Call for better food labelling: mandating HSR not enough
A diet expert has raised concerns that food labelling regimes in Australia are falling short and mandating HSR may not be enough. [ + ]
IFF to expand development centre in Shanghai
IFF has announced it aims to complete the renovation and expansion of its facilities in Shanghai. [ + ]
Low methane meat: exporting lower methane beef
CH4 Global and CirPro Australia have signed an agreement that will see the first shipment of Australian 'reduced methane' beef. [ + ]
US study finds some cocoa products contain traces of metals
A US study has found a percentage of cocoa products in the US contain heavy metals that exceed guidelines, including higher concentrations in organic products. [ + ]
Inquiry continues to examine food & beverage manufacturing in Aust
The House Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Resources will engage with witnesses in Tasmania for the inquiry into food and beverage manufacturing. [ + ]
Grape gains: fortifying Aussie table grape exports
Australia's table grape industry is protecting its export position through a $2.8m program to improve market access and responsiveness. [ + ]
Spill the Tea: school comp inspires real-world campaign
Three high schoolers are set to star in a 'Spill the Tea' campaign for a tea company after impressing with their real-world marketing ideas. [ + ]
Genetically modified food definition: call for comment
FSANZ is calling for public comment on proposed changes to how genetically modified (GM) foods are defined. [ + ]
Brewing partnership for Japan's beer and fermented food sector
Krones' subsidiary Steinecker has signed a multi-year cooperation agreement with Japanese company BET. [ + ]
Mettler-Toledo achieves carbon neutral status for the 5th year
Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection achieves carbon neutral status for the fifth consecutive year, and is also on track to achieve its goal of sending zero waste to landfill by 2025. [ + ]
CSIRO initiative to help SMEs develop food & beverage ideas
SMEs in the food industry can now apply to CSIRO's online learning program, which is designed to help them develop their ideas for food innovation and technology. [ + ]
Regulatory framework for the export of non-prescribed agricultural goods
A new regulatory framework for the export of non-prescribed agricultural goods, including pet food, honey and processed foods, is now open for comment. [ + ]
Native bee honey given the tick of approval
The Australian Native Bee Association has announced that FSANZ has approved its application to permit the use of honey produced by Australian native stingless bees. [ + ]
