Industry News
$150m coolstore wins top industrial property award in New Zealand
Boosting sustainability and productivity benefits, a new $150m coolstore facility in Hamilton has taken out a top award at the 2024 Property Industry Awards in New Zealand. [ + ]
$3.9m awarded under the National Agricultural Traceability Grants Program
Meat and Livestock Australia and Dairy Australia are two of the 11 industries and institutions awarded grants to help build trust for Australian agricultural exports to Southeast Asia. [ + ]
Fonterra opens sixth application centre for food development in China
Construction is now underway on Fonterra's latest application centre in China, which is set to play an important role in developing new local product applications based on consumer needs. [ + ]
EU experts vote to ban some bisphenols in food packaging
Experts in Europe have supported a proposal for banning some bisphenols in food-contact materials — the proposal will now be assessed by the EU Parliament for possible implementation this year. [ + ]
Bega Group reviews its peanut processing operations in Qld
Bega Group is undertaking a review of its peanut processing operations, the Peanut Company of Australia (PCA), in Queensland. [ + ]
Mondelēz joins forces with biscuit brand in India
Mondelēz joins forces with Biscoff Brand in India to create co-branded chocolate biscuits. [ + ]
Govt announces $3.5 million grape and wine support package
The government has announced a $3.5 million Grape and Wine Sector Long-term Viability Support Package. [ + ]
Nestlé creates meal solutions for air fryers
As the air fryer gains popularity with consumers, Nestlé has developed a range of products specifically designed for this convenient cooking method. [ + ]
Fourth-generation chocolatier awarded confectionery prize
Alister Haigh, of Haigh's Chocolates, received the Alfred Stauder Award for Excellence. [ + ]
Collins Foods Managing Director and CEO to step down
Collins Foods Managing Director and CEO Drew O'Malley has informed the board of his intention to step down from his roles effective 1 July 2024. [ + ]
Sprouting desserts from waste veggies
Brussels sprout chocolates were being taste tested at the recent Hort Connections to highlight how waste produce could be reinvented in the untapped market of desserts. [ + ]
Kiwi consumers embrace Health Star Rating on food packaging
NZ consumers are embracing the Health Star Rating system but food manufacturers have been slower on the uptake, according to surveys by New Zealand Food Safety. [ + ]
Birds Eye view on sustainable frozen packaging
Birds Eye has announced its commitment to sourcing post-consumer recycled (PCR) material as part of its broader sustainable packaging journey. [ + ]
Cocoa replacement to combat cocoa supply crisis
Kerry, a nutrition solutions company, has announced its development of a cocoa replacement solution. [ + ]
Deakin University's 'food manufacturers scorecard'
The report by food policy experts rates the nutrition policies and practices of the 21 largest packaged food and beverage manufacturers in Australia. [ + ]
