Industry News
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. [ + ]
Norco farmers awarded gold at Milk Quality Awards
Norco Cooperative has commended three of its farmer members who have been awarded gold at Dairy Australia's Milk Quality Awards 2023 for consecutive years. [ + ]
Snack maker tracks its supply chain carbon footprint
South Australian baked snack producer Tucker’s Natural has piloted Siemens' Sigreen platform to track and measure its supply chain emissions. [ + ]
Can natural alternatives be used for meat preservatives?
Researchers highlight the potential of novel natural preservatives as alternatives to synthetic chemicals in meat preservation. [ + ]
FSANZ calls for comment on cultured quail
The first cell-cultured food application is being assessed in Australia and New Zealand with FSANZ calling for comment on the use of cultured quail. [ + ]
Haigh's to build a $130m chocolate manufacturing facility
South Australian chocolate maker Haigh's Chocolates has unveiled the design for its $130m Salisbury South manufacturing facility, which is set to double production capacity. [ + ]
Canstar Blue awards dry rice brand five stars
LT Foods has announced that its flagship brand DAAWAT has been recognised as the 'Top Brand' in Canstar Blue's latest dry rice ratings in Australia. [ + ]
Driver safety initiative for the dairy industry
An Australian road driver safety initiative has been designed by NTI to help reduce dairy tanker rollovers. [ + ]
Bacardi uses new technology for glass bottles to save emissions
Bacardi worked with Hrastnik1860 on a new technology that uses hydrogen as its primary energy source to save emissions from the glass bottle production process. [ + ]
Global dairy market transitioning to next phase
In its Global Dairy Quarterly Q4 2023 report, Rabobank has found that the global dairy market appears to be transitioning to the next phase in its cycle. [ + ]
Natural blue food colour approved in US
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of Jagua Blue, releasing various natural colour opportunities for food manufacturers in the US. [ + ]
Nestlé to move shipping needs to sustainable fuels
Nestlé, working with three large shipping companies, will move the equivalent of half its global shipping needs to alternative, lower-emission fuels. [ + ]
Stop the rot: blueberry research in the US
A US scientist is working on ways to prevent blueberry rot and improve the quality of the fruit while limiting their loss before, during and after harvest. [ + ]