Industry News
Piglet research to help optimise formula for babies
Charles Sturt University is conducting a trial with piglets to help discover the best human breast milk alternative. [ + ]
Unlocking the secrets of fruit quality
A research team has reviewed the relationship between the anthocyanins and organic acids in fruits. [ + ]
Fonterra to close plants in Te Rapa and Waitoa
Dairy farm cooperative Fonterra is closing four plants at manufacturing sites in New Zealand. [ + ]
The countdown to Woolworths is complete in NZ
Woolworths has officially launched in the New Zealand market, rebranding from Countdown. [ + ]
NZ red meat update to operational code post slaughter
New Zealand Food Safety has published the Operational Code: Red meat post slaughter activity (Chapter 9). [ + ]
Aussies consuming more energy drinks and confectionery, ABS data
The ABS has released its latest Apparent Consumption of Selected Foodstuffs, Australia report that offers some insights into consumption patterns. [ + ]
Collaborate and chat: register for FSANZ Stakeholder Forum
Food Standards Australia New Zealand has announced its biennial Stakeholder Forum will be held on 20 June 2024. [ + ]
Australian grape-to-glass gin wins silver medal
Australia's South Burnett Distillers has acquired a silver medal at the 2024 London Spirits Competition. [ + ]
F&B manufacturing precinct in Qld seeks tennants
Construction of the Turbine food and beverage manufacturing precinct on the Sunshine Coast is set to begin and the developers are seeking interested tennants. [ + ]
Cold chain tech revenue projected to exceed AU$10 billion
Investments in temperature and humidity monitoring solutions are set to surpass AU$10 billion by 2032. [ + ]
Wagyu winners: Andrews Meat Industries get top spot
Shiro Kin Full Blood Wagyu and Tajima Australian Grainfed Wagyu have both been awarded at the Australian Wagyu Association's Wagyu Branded Beef Competition. [ + ]
Second AIP State of Industry Webinar
Registrations are open for the second AIP State of Industry Webinar. [ + ]
ACT brewery wins two golds at international awards
Bentspoke Brewing Co has taken home two gold medals in the beer categories at the 2024 International Brewing & Cider Awards. [ + ]
New study: Plant-based beef versus natural beef
Plant-based beef outperforms the animal version when it comes to climate change, but there's no winner in the nutrition stakes, according to Macquarie University research. [ + ]
IFPA A-NZ calls for national approach to fruit sticker ban
IFPA A-NZ would prefer to see a nationally consistent rather than state-based approach to banning plastic non-compostable PLU produce stickers. [ + ]
