Industry News
Government urged to maintain prosecco stance
Lee McLean, Australian Grape & Wine CEO, has called on the Australian Government to stand firm in safeguarding the rights of Australian grape growers and winemakers. [ + ]
Red meat industry calls for fairer FTA with EU
AMIC has called on the Australian Government to only sign a free trade agreement with the EU if it delivers meaningful access to red meat processors and exporters. [ + ]
WA Government helps food and beverage businesses meet buyers
The Western Australian Government helped connect WA food and beverage businesses with local, national and international buyers at its Meet the Buyer event this month. [ + ]
Creating a super spud
Researchers from McGill University have created a potato super pangenome to identify genetic traits that can help produce the next super spud. [ + ]
China to review tariff on Australian wine
Australian Grape & Wine CEO Lee McLean has welcomed the Prime Minister's announcement that China has agreed to expedite a review of its import duties on Australian wine. [ + ]
Putting a freeze on meat waste
A report has shown inconsistent fridge temperatures and confusing cold storage advice could be contributing to meat waste in Aussie households. [ + ]
Food & Agribusiness Network appoints new chair
Jacqui Price, Chair of Food & Agribusiness Network (FAN), has stepped down as Chair of the organisation she helped to position as one of Queensland's most respected cluster models. [ + ]
New food success: Aussie pie with an Indian twist
In 2021, Simran and Ash Gulati designed and cooked a unique Samosa Pie on Channel 7's Plate of Origin, after which they started a food manufacturing business. [ + ]
Queensland Chef of the Year 2023 named
Grant Parry has been named Queensland Chef of the Year, winning the title as well as cash, prizes and a place in next year's national competition in Sydney. [ + ]
Grainshaker Australian Vodka named global Vodka Producer of the Year
Grainshaker Australian Vodka has been crowned Vodka Producer of the Year at this year's International Wine & Spirits Competition, held in London overnight. [ + ]
90% recycled plastic in KitKat packaging
KitKat Australia has increased its use of recycled plastic in the wrappers of select products from 30 to 90%. [ + ]
Colour-changing tech for plant-based meat
Australian company v2food has revealed technology that will change the colour of plant-based meats through the cooking process, mimicking animal meat. [ + ]
Sara Lee enters voluntary administration
Famous for the 'layer upon layer' of pastry in its apple strudel, the Sara Lee brand in Australia has called in administrators to sell or restructure the business. [ + ]
Cracking into sustainable energy storage market
Chicken eggshells may be the answer to developing safer, sustainable and cost-effective rechargeable battery storage systems, according to new research. [ + ]
Carbon-negative edible mushroom production system being developed
University of Stirling scientists have led a project to develop a carbon-negative food source by growing edible mushrooms alongside trees. [ + ]
