Industry News
Aussie fruit and vegetable producers to meet international buyers
International fruit and vegetable buyers from key export markets land in Australia this week to meet local growers as part of the 2024 Reverse Trade Mission delivered by AUSVEG. [ + ]
Bird flu detected at poultry farm in Vic
Bird flu has been detected on an egg farm in Victoria's west, according to Agriculture Victoria. [ + ]
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Aust sells Feral Brewing Co.
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Australia is selling Feral Brewing Company, which was purchased back in 2018. [ + ]
Entries open for Australian Women's Business Champion Awards
Entries are now open for the 2024 Australian Women's Business Champion Awards, with over 65 categories dedicated to celebrating women in small businesses. [ + ]
NZ biosecurity: huge fine for smuggling vines
In NZ, a winemaker who smuggled Australian vines into NZ and planted them has been fined. [ + ]
AIP heads to ProPak Asia 2024 with educational events
This year the AIP will bring together 43 speakers from across 18 countries to help provide educational content for five separate events at ProPak Asia 2024. [ + ]
Fast food safety: test spots seafood pathogen in 30 min
Scientists from the Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences have developed a novel detection platform that identifies Vibrio parahaemolyticus. [ + ]
Meat freshness tech designed to replace 'use-by' dates
Patches that change colour as raw meat freshness deteriorates in sealed refrigerated products could soon become a reality on supermarket shelves. [ + ]
Beyond Food Experience is the theme at THAIFEX - Anuga Asia 2024
The latest trends and key products will be showcased at this year's THAIFEX - Anuga Asia, being held in Bangkok from 28 May until 1 June. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Applications open for the 2024 APCO Annual Awards
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has announced that entries for the 2024 APCO Annual Awards are now open until 19 July 2024. [ + ]
LEIBINGER wins German Innovation Award
The German Design Council has awarded LEIBINGER's industrial printer, IQJET, the Gold German Innovation Award. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
