Industry News
Aussie food bosses urge consumers to buy 'Australian-owned'
Research has highlighted that many Aussie consumers are unknowingly buying foreign-owned products in their attempt to buy ‘Aussie-owned’. [ + ]
Seventh AIP State of Industry Webinar — path for soft plastics
Registrations are open for the seventh AIP State of Industry Webinar to be held on 6 November at 10 am (AEDT). [ + ]
Mandatory Food and Grocery Code, now open for comment
The Australian Government has released an exposure draft of the new mandatory Food and Grocery Code, which is open for comments until 18 October 2024. [ + ]
Beston Global Food Company goes into administration
Following a 'perfect storm of adverse events', Beston Global Food Company has announced the appointment of voluntary administrators. [ + ]
Plum perfect: Kakadu plum health benefits confirmed
University of Queensland research has confirmed antioxidant properties exist in a bush food used by Indigenous people for generations: the Kakadu plum. [ + ]
Johnnie Walker reveals its lightest Scotch whisky bottle
Johnnie Walker unveils its lightest Scotch whisky glass bottle to date, which weighs just 180 g without the closure and is only available as a limited release. [ + ]
ACCC takes Woolworths and Coles to court over price claims
The ACCC has commenced separate proceedings against Woolworths Group and Coles Supermarkets Australia for allegedly misleading with some discount pricing claims. [ + ]
Coles opens high-tech fulfilment centre in greater Melbourne
Transitioning from a local to central fulfilment model, Coles opens its first CFC which has a 'hive' of 700 bots that can complete online orders in five minutes. [ + ]
Edible coatings to extend shelf life of produce
Researchers have identified a method for extending the shelf life of produce using an edible coating made from chitosan and beeswax. [ + ]
Australia–UAE trade deal could benefit Aussie food producers
With potential tariff savings of $50m a year, Australia's first FTA with a Middle Eastern nation could boost Aussie food exports of fresh produce and meat. [ + ]
ACCC proposes to deny industry code on marketing of infant formula
After an independent review, the ACCC is set to deny authorisation of the voluntary MAIF Agreement, which seeks to restrict the advertising and promotion of infant formula. [ + ]
Fibre-based caps and closures under testing for beverage bottles
A sustainable option for bottle caps and closures has been developed using Pulpac's fibre-based ‘Dry Molded Fiber’ technology, which is currently being tested with Bottle Collective. [ + ]
Aussie cold brew nitro tea maker to boost production after capital raise
Cold brew nitro tea producer East Forged has completed a $1.5 million capital raise led by GMAA with aims to boost production and tap into key Asian markets. [ + ]
Schmackos dog treats now packaged with 60% recycled content
Mars Petcare's dog food treat brand in Australia and NZ is now packaged using 60% recycled food-grade plastic. [ + ]
Fonterra invests around NZ$150m for new cool store in NZ
Dairy Co-op Fonterra has announced a further investment in its operations with around NZ$150 million earmarked for a new cool store at its Whareroa site. [ + ]
