Industry News
The state of Victoria has its finger on the pulse
The Victorian Government has provided a $2.4m boost for a pulse research project that could help the state capitalise on the growing plant-based protein market. [ + ]
Synlait Milk CEO resigns
After nearly three years in the role, Grant Watson has resigned as CEO of Synlait Milk. [ + ]
Call for comment on food made from a GM corn line
FSANZ is calling for comment on permitting food derived from a new genetically modified corn line after it found no safety concerns with the food. [ + ]
Refining strategies to reduce salt
There are many technical obstacles to reducing salt in food products, so US experts have refined strategies to address sodium reduction and replacement in foods. [ + ]
Workplace Health & Safety Show in Sydney
Workplace Health & Safety Show returns to Sydney Showground on 23–24 October 2024. [ + ]
Recyclable punnets for blueberries on trial
Mountain Blue has partnered with packaging company Opal to trial a plastic-free cardboard packaging for its Eureka blueberries at Coles. [ + ]
SunPork launches 'maternity rings' to eliminate farrowing crates
Australian pork producer SunPork has launched patented 'maternity ring' to achieve stall-free and farrowing crate-free pork production. [ + ]
Industry-level life cycle assessment of Australian avocado production
Hort Innovation has partnered with Lifecycles to understand the environmental footprint of Australian avocados, by conducting an environmental life cycle assessment (LCA). [ + ]
Goodman Fielder launches its new nutrition policy
Goodman Fielder has launched its new nutrition policy which is designed to align with the voluntary Healthy Food Partnership guidelines and sets out goals for Health Star Ratings. [ + ]
Coles opens its second customer fulfilment centre in Sydney
Located in Sydney's west, the Wetherill Park CFC uses innovative technology designed to enhance online shopping for Greater Sydney. [ + ]
Ready-made infant, toddler food study finds some falling short on nutrition
Some ready-made foods for infants and toddlers being sold in Australia are not meeting WHO standards, according to a new Monash University study. [ + ]
Rock lobster, rock lobster: live exports to China set to resume
Australia's live rock lobster trade embargo to China will be lifted after the federal government struck an agreement for full resumption by the end of the year. [ + ]
STEM internship opportunities for WA's food and beverage industry
CSIRO has developed a program that has on offer 20 paid internships for STEM students in Western Australia, which will be matched to local food sector businesses. [ + ]
Pure Dairy partners with US cheese manufacturer Great Lakes Cheese
Melbourne-based dairy consulting business Pure Dairy has partnered with US cheese manufacturer and packager Great Lakes Cheese. [ + ]
Fungi-based food on-trend in Australia
With demand for plant-based and alternative protein sources on the rise, there has been an upswing in the availability of fungi-based food products in Australia. [ + ]
