Industry News
Egg food safety review proposes updates to Food Standards Code
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on its review of egg food safety and primary production requirements. [ + ]
ANSTO supports seafood provenance project planning
ANSTO has participated in the planning for a new IAEA initiative to utilise nuclear and related technologies for seafood origin and authenticity. [ + ]
ABARES to conduct chicken meat industry review
ABARES will be conducting stakeholder interviews and calling for comment on reports as part of its independent review into the Australian chicken meat supply chain. [ + ]
Industry responds to Budget 2025
As Peter Dutton responds to Budget 2025, so does industry. Here's what the AFGC said in response to the budget. [ + ]
Federal Budget 2025: What's in it for manufacturers?
With an election just around the corner, the federal Budget 2025 has delivered cost-of-living relief measures, but what's in it for manufacturers? RSM Australia comments... [ + ]
Hort Connections 2025 heading to Brisbane
Preparations are ramping up for Hort Connections 2025, Australia and New Zealand's horticulture conference and trade show being held in June. [ + ]
Call for comment on mushroom chitosan as a preservative
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to permit the use of a preservative derived from mushrooms. [ + ]
AFGC comments on ACCC inquiry into supermarket pricing
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) said it welcomed the ACCC's final report on its inquiry into supermarket pricing. [ + ]
Seedlab Australia's Bootcamp 11 helps incubate the next wave of FMCGs
The program is helping its latest cohort of early-stage FMCG businesses tap into consumer trends with products such as functional beverages and performance-focused snacks. [ + ]
Supermarket oligopoly reforms recommended in ACCC's final report
20 recommendations have been made in the ACCC's final Supermarkets Inquiry report, which could help to benefit suppliers and consumers with clearer pricing practices. [ + ]
BOC opens its carbon dioxide facility in Vic
BOC opens its new facility in Longford, Victoria, which is capable of producing more than 60,000 tonnes of beverage-grade CO2 annually for the South Pacific region. [ + ]
Workplace Health & Safety Show returns to Melbourne
Targeted safety initiatives have been included in this year's Workplace Health & Safety Show, being held in Melbourne from 21– 22 May 2025. [ + ]
Creating synbiotic chocolates with potential health benefits
Chocolate infused with prebiotics, probiotics and flavourings could have enhanced health benefits, according to a report published in ACS Food Science & Technology. [ + ]
Fermentation study finds 'super' potential in rice wine by-product
The study explored an overlooked waste product of rice wine production which could have upcycling potential as a 'superfood', according to researchers. [ + ]
TNA Solutions to demonstrate snack automation
TNA Solutions will present its automation technologies at SNAXPO 2025 from 30 March to 1 April in Orlando, FL. [ + ]
