Industry News
Ice cream makers pledge to reformulate without artificial colours
Last week, the majority of ice cream makers in the US pledged to eliminate certified artificial colours in their products before 2028. [ + ]
Jack Link's APAC buys beef stick brand KOOEE! Snack Foods
Link Foods APAC, the Australian arm of Jack Link's, has acquired organic beef stick brand KOOEE! Snack Foods. [ + ]
Frozen Logistics: new report reveals cold storage is in short supply
The Frozen Logistics report from Cushman & Wakefield shows Australia's cold storage market is struggling to keep up with demand. [ + ]
Call for comment on phospholipase C as a processing aid
Food Standards Australia New Zealand is calling for comment on an application to use the processing aid during the refining of oils and fats. [ + ]
Bonfiglioli to debut new products at Foodtech Packtech
Bonfiglioli will introduce four products for warehousing, material handling and automation solutions at FoodTech Packtech and MHL Expo in Auckland from 2–4 September. [ + ]
ROKLive 2025 program released
Rockwell Automation has unveiled its program for ROKLive 2025 on the Gold Coast from 29–31 July, which will also provide the stage for a number of product launches. [ + ]
Wine and grape sector review report has 14 recommendations
Wine Australia has released Dr Craig Emerson's independent analysis of the grape and wine sector, which includes advice on how to improve transparency and fair competition. [ + ]
Ferrero to acquire WK Kellogg Co for US$3.1bn
Italian sweet maker Ferrero Group has reached an agreement to purchase US breakfast cereal maker WK Kellogg Co for around US$3.1 billion (AU$4.7bn). [ + ]
AFGC's videos busting myths about processed food
The Australian Food and Grocery Council has launched four new videos on YouTube aimed at challenging widespread misconceptions about processed food. [ + ]
AIP flexible packaging training at Foodtech Packtech
Two AIP training courses will be held in New Zealand at Foodtech Packtech on 4 September. [ + ]
Lactalis's proposal to buy some Fonterra businesses not opposed by ACCC
The ACCC announced today (10 July) that it will not oppose Lactalis's proposed acquisition of Fonterra's consumer, dairy ingredients and food service businesses. [ + ]
Konica Minolta and MiR to launch two robots at CeMAT 2025
The MiR MC250 Mobile Cobot and the MiR1200 Pallet Jack will be launched in Australia on stand T18 at CeMAT 2025, which is being held from 22–24 July in Sydney. [ + ]
Australia free from bird flu in poultry
The Victorian response to an outbreak of H7 high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) in poultry has been successful, with eradication declared in Australia. [ + ]
Sunshine Sugar appoints new CEO
Sunshine Sugar has appointed Adam Viertel as its new Chief Executive Officer, replacing Chris Connors, who is retiring from the role. [ + ]
FSANZ calls for submissions about new processing aid
Food Standards Australia New Zealand is calling for comment on an application to permit the use of an enzyme for protein and yeast processing and flavour production. [ + ]
