Industry News
Betta Milk dairy factory closure, AWU working to save jobs
Bega Group is planning to close the Betta Milk dairy processing factory in Burnie, North West Tasmania. [ + ]
Pāmu Farms of New Zealand announces half-year result
Pāmu Farms of New Zealand announced a fall in profit due to challenges such as a sharp reversal in global dairy prices, plummeting lamb prices and adverse weather events. [ + ]
GM variety of Cavendish bananas gets approval in Australia
The Australian Government has issued QUT a licence to commercially release QCAV-4, a genetically modified (GM) variety of Cavendish banana. [ + ]
The 'plant-wearable' pesticide sensor
Brazilian researchers have developed a sensor that can be placed directly on the surface of a vegetable or fruit to detect the presence of pesticides. [ + ]
Serving up the next alt-protein — cell-cultured beef rice
Korean scientists have added a new recipe to the list of alternative proteins by growing animal muscle and fat cells inside rice to improve its nutritional value. [ + ]
Lowering the cost of cultivated meat production
Cultivated meat production costs could be reduced thanks to new cells created at Tufts University, making alt-meat a more viable option for the food industry. [ + ]
A-peeling technology being developed for banana processing
A $2m program is developing robotic technology to help automate repetitive banana processing, known as banana 'de-handing'. [ + ]
The secret ingredient for reduced-sugar chocolate with flavour
The secret to making chocolate with less added sugar is oat flour, according to a new study by Penn State researchers. [ + ]
Aussie distillery receives sustainability certification
Antipodes Gin Company has become one of the first distilleries in Australia to receive the 'Certified Sustainable' status. [ + ]
Clear and consistent allergen labelling
The three-year transition period for food businesses to implement plain English allergen labelling ends on 25 February 2024. [ + ]
A traditional Indigenous bushfood could be the next superfood
Wattleseed could be the centre of a new Indigenous industry, according to a University of Queensland researcher. [ + ]
The veggie powders combating food waste
Nutri V has launched a range of Australian grown, 100% pure vegetable powder, repurposing imperfect broccoli, cauliflower and pumpkin into shelf-stable powders. [ + ]
Coles to support sustainable farming with grant
100 Coles dairy farms around Australia will share in $1.45 million in grants as part of the newly developed Dairy Farm Sustainability Accelerator Fund. [ + ]
Research: How common preservatives affect gut health
New research has found that a common class of antibiotics used as a food preservative has potent effects both against pathogens and on gut bacteria. [ + ]
Australian Government seeking consultation on food marketing
The Australian Government is investing in a feasibility study to examine the landscape of unhealthy food marketing to children and is currently seeking feedback. [ + ]
