Industry News
NZ Food Safety on target to reduce foodborne illness
NZ Food Safety is approaching its target to reduce rates of campylobacteriosis, the country's most common foodborne illness, a new report has found. [ + ]
New manufacturing network aims to help Aussie businesses
The Australian Manufacturing Capability Network (AMCN) is now actively collaborating with SMEs to help them commercialise products and services. [ + ]
Dairy shortage hikes prices, according to report
New Zealand bucks the global trend of dairy shortages and higher prices, according to a report from Maxum Food. [ + ]
Greater Shepparton shines as a regional hub for food and grocery manufacturing
Dubbed the 'Food Bowl of Australia', the regional hub of Greater Shepparton was highlighted at a joint event by Community for Greater Shepparton and AFGC. [ + ]
WA food scientist receives Keith Farrer Award for 2024
Murdoch University Associate Professor Vicky Solah has been awarded the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology Keith Farrer Award for 2024. [ + ]
Research: Turning food waste into fish food
A jade perch fish and aquaponics trial with the CSIRO has validated the ability of Food Recycle's technologies to turn commercial food waste into animal feed. [ + ]
Fonterra whips up NZ$150m for UHT cream plant in NZ
Fonterra is set to invest $150 million to build a new UHT cream plant at its Edendale site in Southland to meet growing demand, especially in Asian markets. [ + ]
Using AI algorithm to improve strawberry disease detection
Scientists have developed an AI system that uses an algorithm and high-resolution images to detect leaf wetness and maximise strawberry yields. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Zeroing in on sustainable wines in NZ
New Zealand Winegrowers has released a roadmap that sets out how the NZ wine industry can reach its goal of net zero by 2050. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
