Industry News
$25K FaBA grant to advance antibiotic detection in food
AIBN Emerging Group Leader Dr Run Zhang has secured a grant to advance sensor technology that detects antibiotic residues in food, to help improve food safety. [ + ]
Global dairy markets shift under tariff pressure
Major dairy exporters face diverse market and production conditions with geopolitical tensions, new US tariffs and animal disease increasing the complexity. [ + ]
First cell-cultured food approved by FSANZ Board
The Food Standards Australia New Zealand Board has provided approval for cell-cultured food; it now moves to food ministers for final consideration. [ + ]
MycoTechnology's flavour modifier achieves FEMA GRAS status
MycoTechnology's ClearHT has received Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) status from the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA) for use as a flavour with modifying properties (FMP) in multiple food and beverage categories. [ + ]
Bonfiglioli New Zealand opens its new premises in Auckland
Bonfiglioli New Zealand has officially unveiled its state-of-the-art new headquarters in Auckland, which includes a large warehouse for stockholding. [ + ]
IDF launches 4th annual IDF Dairy Innovation Awards
Entries are now open for the IDF Dairy Innovation Awards 2025, held by the International Dairy Federation. [ + ]
CSIRO program to help advance WA's agrifood innovations
CSIRO's Innovate to Grow: Agrifood program is designed to provide support for Western Australian businesses wanting to transform their agrifood innnovations. [ + ]
The International Cake Show Australia opens in Brisbane
The International Cake Show Australia will be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from 11–13 April 2025. [ + ]
Food industry and goverment repond to US tariff imposition
This week Donald Trump announced tariffs of at least 10% for virtually all imports to the US — including from Australia. How have industry and government responded? [ + ]
Matthews' stand offering deep 2D barcoding intel at FoodTech Qld
2D barcode demonstrations will be part of Matthews' offerings on its stand at FoodTech Qld in June. [ + ]
A message from a sponsor of FoodTech Qld
Mettler Toledo is proud to sponsor the FoodTech Queensland trade show. [ + ]
Norco's fresh full cream milk wins Canstar Blue award
Australian dairy co-operative Norco has received Canstar Blue's Most Satisfied Customer Award for its fresh full cream milk, after customers awarded it five stars. [ + ]
Is cultured meat possible without antibiotics?
A recent study explores the use of synthetic peptide cocktails as an alternative to antibiotics in cultured meat production. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Out of the box: 2025 PIDA Awards finalists announced
Finalists have been announced for the 2025 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards. [ + ]
