Industry News
A-peeling technology being developed for banana processing
A $2m program is developing robotic technology to help automate repetitive banana processing, known as banana 'de-handing'. [ + ]
Lowering the cost of cultivated meat production
Cultivated meat production costs could be reduced thanks to new cells created at Tufts University, making alt-meat a more viable option for the food industry. [ + ]
The secret ingredient for reduced-sugar chocolate with flavour
The secret to making chocolate with less added sugar is oat flour, according to a new study by Penn State researchers. [ + ]
A traditional Indigenous bushfood could be the next superfood
Wattleseed could be the centre of a new Indigenous industry, according to a University of Queensland researcher. [ + ]
Clear and consistent allergen labelling
The three-year transition period for food businesses to implement plain English allergen labelling ends on 25 February 2024. [ + ]
Aussie distillery receives sustainability certification
Antipodes Gin Company has become one of the first distilleries in Australia to receive the 'Certified Sustainable' status. [ + ]
Coles to support sustainable farming with grant
100 Coles dairy farms around Australia will share in $1.45 million in grants as part of the newly developed Dairy Farm Sustainability Accelerator Fund. [ + ]
The veggie powders combating food waste
Nutri V has launched a range of Australian grown, 100% pure vegetable powder, repurposing imperfect broccoli, cauliflower and pumpkin into shelf-stable powders. [ + ]
Research: How common preservatives affect gut health
New research has found that a common class of antibiotics used as a food preservative has potent effects both against pathogens and on gut bacteria. [ + ]
NZ Food Safety seeking consultation on cost recovery proposal
New Zealand Food Safety is seeking consultation on a cost recovery proposal to maintain and expand New Zealand Food Safety's core regulatory services. [ + ]
Australian Government seeking consultation on food marketing
The Australian Government is investing in a feasibility study to examine the landscape of unhealthy food marketing to children and is currently seeking feedback. [ + ]
Call for comment on food irradiation energy levels
FSANZ has called for submissions on an application to increase the maximum energy level for machines generating X-rays to irradiate food. [ + ]
Cream of the crop recognised at the Australian Grand Dairy Awards
Victoria's Berrys Creek Gourmet Cheese Oak Blue claimed the Grand Champion Cheese title at the 25th Australian Grand Dairy Awards held in Melbourne last week. [ + ]
Cadbury to halve virgin plastic in chocolate wrappers
Cadbury has signed a deal with Amcor to source approximately 1000 tonnes of post-consumer recycled plastic to wrap its core Cadbury chocolate range. [ + ]
KAESER Australia unveils new facility
KAESER Australia has unveiled its 4500 m2 facility in Dandenong South, Victoria, which includes offices, a warehouse and a workshop. [ + ]
