Industry News
Unexpected health benefit of brewing tea
A new study has highlighted the potential for tea consumption to contribute to reduced heavy metal exposure in populations worldwide. [ + ]
CSIRO launches food verification tool
The new platform consolidates isotopic data from Australia's leading research agencies into a single, open-access resource. [ + ]
Govt promises to secure Australia's food future
The federal Labor government has announced it will develop a new national food security strategy if re-elected. [ + ]
New CEO for Suntory Oceania
Dai Minato has been announced as the new CEO of Suntory Beverage & Food Oceania, and will step into the role from April 2025. [ + ]
Launch of 100-year-old Barossa wine
Seppeltsfield has unveiled the 1925 100 Year Old Para Vintage Tawny as the latest addition to its historic Centennial Collection. [ + ]
Australian dairy winners announced
Hard cheeses, non-bovine products and innovative flavours have been celebrated at the 2025 Sydney Royal Cheese & Dairy Produce Show. [ + ]
Edible coatings keep fruit fresh for longer
A research team led by the University of Queensland has developed a way to combat food waste by slowing food spoilage — without the use of chemicals. [ + ]
Tax relief promised for distillers, brewers and wine producers
Australian distillers, brewers and wine producers have been promised tax relief by the federal government, applicable from 1 July 2026. [ + ]
US agency sued over 'deceptive' product labelling
A lawsuit filed against the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service alleges the agency has approved misleading labelling on chicken and turkey products. [ + ]
The Arnott's Group opens multimillion-dollar food facility in Vic
Designed for its better-for-you food products, The Arnott's Group has opened a new 45,000 m2 manufacturing facility in Rowville, Victoria. [ + ]
Chickpea tempeh, a new protein food for the future
Sometimes used as a meat alternative, tempeh is a fermented fungal food traditionally made from soybeans, but a new type of tempeh is now being developed using chickpeas and peas. [ + ]
Food for Thought: 23 recommendations from food manufacturing inquiry
Following an inquiry into food and beverage manufacturing in Australia, a government report has now been released with 23 recommendations, including a holistic national-level food policy plan. [ + ]
HRS Heat Exchangers announces partnership with Fluid Dynamics
Heat transfer solutions suppliers HRS Heat Exchangers and Fluid Dynamics have formed a formal channel partnership for sales in the Australasian market. [ + ]
SMC upgrades chillers to meet new refrigerant regulations
Many of SMC Corporation's thermo-chillers now answer to the call for a more environmentally friendly solution. [ + ]
CSIRO's new data resource for verifying Australia's food fingerprint
CSIRO has today launched a national resource of Australia's isotopic data, which can be used like a fingerprint to authenticate food's provenance and sustainability claims. [ + ]