Industry News
Chemical food additive BHA under review in the US
The FDA identified butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) as a top priority for review as part of its efforts to review chemical additives in the food supply. [ + ]
Fellowship program for future food innovations in Australia
Australia is getting a new national fellowship program focused on providing support for food and beverage innovations, which is being sponsored by Seedlab Australia. [ + ]
Robots that see around corners
Penn researchers have developed a custom AI system that could help robots see around corners to improve safety in cluttered warehouses and factories. [ + ]
Health Star Ratings set to become regulated in Australia and NZ
The Food Ministers have decided that due to the lack of uptake with the voluntary Health Star Rating (HSR) system, it will now become mandatory across ANZ. [ + ]
Fast detection of food contamination using enhanced AI tool
A deep learning-based model has been developed to detect contaminants within three hours in foods such as leafy greens, meat and cheese before they reach the market. [ + ]
Abattoir safety program in WA raises more awareness
Usage of knives and guarding of machinery were some of the key areas of focus in a recent inspection program organised by WorkSafe WA. [ + ]
Closing the loop with food packaging made from fish skin waste
Researchers in Brazil have demonstrated the potential of using fish skin waste to make a biofilm that could be suitable for food packaging applications. [ + ]
Electric trucks hit the road to deliver beer in Perth
Expected to deliver more than 10 million litres of beverages a year, five electric trucks are now being used by Asahi Beverages for deliveries across Perth. [ + ]
Fonterra announces Mainland Group leadership change
Fonterra announced that René Dedoncker has resigned, but is planning to lead Mainland Group through the divestment to Lactalis ownership. [ + ]
Barry Callebaut opens chocolate innovation centre in Singapore
The Callebaut Global Innovation Center is helping to advance the future of chocolate and cocoa using AI and advanced innovation. [ + ]
Suntory Oceania appoints new CMO
Bríd Drohan-Stewart will join Suntory Oceania in April as its chief marketing officer of non-alcoholic brands such as Suntory BOSS CoAee. [ + ]
Natto your average Japanese superfood
Scientists are analysing the supersulfide content of Natto, a Japanese food made from soybeans fermented with the Bacillus subtilis var. natto microorganism. [ + ]
Antimicrobial resistance in Aussie raw retail meats remains low, FSANZ survey finds
FSANZ has released its findings from a national survey of antimicrobial resistance in more than 4000 samples of raw retail meats. [ + ]
Large-scale solar for Cargill's oilseed processing plant in NSW
The Australian oilseed processor has launched the 2.58 MW onsite solar array at its Newcastle Crush Plant to support a more sustainable food supply chain. [ + ]
foodpro 2026 now open for registrations
Returning to Melbourne with over 400 suppliers exhibiting food and beverage processing equipment and more, foodpro is now open for registrations. [ + ]
