Industry News
GS1 Australia upgrades product recall portal
GS1 Australia has launched a new version of its electronic product recall notification management system. [ + ]
Are microorganisms the new tool in the kitchen?
Chefs are creating entirely new flavours by harnessing the ability of bacteria and fungi to biochemically transform their growing environments into tasty small molecules. [ + ]
NZ abandons potato push
The horticultural body representing Australian potato growers has welcomed a decision by Potatoes New Zealand not to pursue market access for fresh potatoes into Australia. [ + ]
Plant-based protein from the sea
The ocean is home to plant-based alternative protein sources that are both nutritious and palatable. [ + ]
Have you registered for Fine Food Queensland 2016?
Fine Food Queensland opens in Brisbane in just under a fortnight, showcasing some of Australia's great producers and talents. [ + ]
Bulla launches fairy bread ice-cream
Bulla has developed three new ice cream flavours: Fairy Bread, Cookies & Cream and Cookie Crumble. [ + ]
Consumer attitudes key in health and wellness segment
Research by DuPont Nutrition & Health has identified six core consumer groups according to health and wellness attitudes. [ + ]
Double recognition for Printpack
Printpack has been recognised by two industry associations at recent award ceremonies. [ + ]
Kids get a whole day's sugar hit in one juice
A study has found the sugar content of fruit drinks marketed to children, including natural fruit juices and smoothies, is "unacceptably high". [ + ]
Five tonnes of pears stolen from Victorian farm
Five tonnes of pears have been stolen from a farm in Portland, Victoria. [ + ]
Dematic acquires Australian AGV manufacturer NDC Automation
Dematic has announced the acquisition of NDC Automation, a provider of automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and software in Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Does your Easter seafood look a bit fishy?
Many of us will be tucking into seafood this Easter, but do we trust that the fish we are eating is what it says on the package? [ + ]
South Australian biotech centre boosted by Chinese investment
A Chinese agribusiness will invest $1 million to expand a microalgae and related advanced marine bioproduct development centre in a joint research agreement with Flinders University. [ + ]
Australian vegies could be feeling cosier this winter
Australian vegetable growers could be wrapping up their precious produce this winter, with research showing commercial frost cloths, known as 'fleece', are an effective weapon against frost and low temperatures. [ + ]
Robochef to be launched in the UK
The future of food processing could be in the substantial hands of a five-tonne industrial robot that can heat, mix and combine food products. [ + ]

