Industry News
General Mills recognised by Great Place to Work Australia
General Mills Australia has been recognised by Great Place to Work for the fifth consecutive year, with 85% of staff saying it was a great place to work. [ + ]
LEIBINGER wins German Innovation Award
The German Design Council has awarded LEIBINGER's industrial printer, IQJET, the Gold German Innovation Award. [ + ]
Blueberry wine: how processing affects nutritional value
Researchers in ACS Food Science & Technology examine fermentation's effects on the bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity in blueberry wine. [ + ]
Tic Tac triumph: Ferrero Australia's second Canstar win
Ferrero Australia has won Canstar Blue's 'Most Satisfied Customers' Award in the Best-Rated Breath Mints Brand category. [ + ]
Federal Budget 2024: no surprises for the food industry
While most in the food industry welcomed the cost of living relief and the Future Made in Australia, the wine industry was not so happy. [ + ]
Research: Mislabelled shark meat found in Australian markets
Research by Macquarie University has revealed widespread mislabelling of shark meat in Australian markets, including the sale of threatened species. [ + ]
Fair measure audit for whole food and health food
National Measurement Institute (NMI) trade measurement officers will visit around 400 food retailers from 13–17 May 2024. [ + ]
Fresh labels: AIP to run an updated ARL training course
On 27 June, AIP will run an updated version of the Introduction to the Australasian Recycling Labelling Program training course. [ + ]
Mars unveils plan to reduce carbon footprint from dairy sourcing
Mars has announced a net zero dairy pilot project as part of its US$47m 'Moo'ving Dairy Forward' initaitive to slash its greenhouse gas emissions. [ + ]
New Zealand Food Safety: changes for importers of frozen berries
New Zealand Food Safety has published a revised Food Notice for importers and food imported for sale in the country that will come into force 1 August. [ + ]
PepsiCo reveals APAC Greenhouse Accelerator Program 2024 finalists
PepsiCo has unveiled the 10 finalists selected for the APAC Greenhouse Accelerator Program 2024. [ + ]
Fourth AIP State of Industry Webinar
Registrations are open for the fourth AIP State of Industry Webinar to be held on Tuesday, 16 July. [ + ]
Registrations open for Hort Connections 2024
Registrations are open for conference and trade show for the horticulture sector Hort Connections 2024. [ + ]
Whey protein designed for 'holistic hydration'
Arla Foods Ingredients will showcase the potential of whey protein in beverages that combine hydration with nutritional benefits at Vitafoods Europe 2024. [ + ]
NZ nut butter brand launches into space with specialty packaging
A nut butter product is said to be the first NZ-based food to be going on a NASA space mission. [ + ]