Industry News
Making plant-based meat alternatives tastier
IFF has collaborated with Unilever and Wageningen University & Research (WUR) to address flavour challenges in plant-based meat alternatives. [ + ]
Australia and New Zealand shine at Worldstar Packaging Awards
AIP has announced that Australian and New Zealand companies received the third-highest number of wins at the Worldstar Packaging Awards. [ + ]
Using chemical signature to identify wine
By applying AI tools to existing data, researchers have successfully identified the chemical mark of red wines from seven major estates in the Bordeaux region. [ + ]
NZ Food Safety calls for submissions on organic exports
New Zealand Food Safety is seeking feedback on proposed changes to the Organic Export Requirement: Organic Production Rules. [ + ]
$66m industrial bakery facility to be developed in WA
Swiss-owned global bakery ARYZTA is planning to develop its first Western Australian facility, which will include its latest industrial bakery equipment. [ + ]
Aussies encouraged to buy sustainable prawns in festive period
MSC has released data in time for Christmas, revealing that this year has been the most sustainable year of prawns yet. [ + ]
Refrigerated shipping container depot improves safety
Western Container Services has installed a multi-level monitoring gantry designed to improve safety with powered refrigerated shipping container points. [ + ]
TasFoods acquires poultry business
TasFoods subsidiary Nichols Hatchery Pty Ltd has completed an agreement to acquire the business and assets of Redbank Poultry. [ + ]
A new brew with potential — lab-grown coffee
A study found that some of the comforting aromas and tastes of a conventional cup of coffee could be reproduced by roasting and brewing coffee cell cultures, but more work is needed. [ + ]
Talking about fresh produce safety
The International Fresh Produce Association Australian and New Zealand's second annual Food Safety Summit took place recently, focusing on safer food chains. [ + ]
New Zealand updates micro abattoir risk management program
New Zealand Food Safety has published an update to the Risk Management Programme Template for Micro Abattoirs. [ + ]
APS Industrial and EPLAN agency agreement
APS Industrial has been appointed as agent for Eplan, a computer-aided engineering design software platform, in Australia. [ + ]
Let's talk turkey this festive season
The Australian festive season accounts for one-quarter of fresh turkey sales and three-quarters of frozen roast-turkey sales. [ + ]
Food ingredient trends shaping 2024
In a report on functional health trends, Prinova has identified the food and ingredients trends that will shape the industry in 2024 and beyond. [ + ]
Fonterra farmers to receive extra payment this season
Fonterra and Nestlé's partnership will see Nestlé fund an additional payment to farmers who qualify based on a Fonterra framework. [ + ]
