Industry News
Nestlé and IBM partner to identify novel packaging materials
Nestlé R&D partners with IBM Research to develop AI tools to identify food packaging material that meets functional and sustainable requirements. [ + ]
Let's get talking about food nutrition labelling
UQ Emeritus Professor Mike Gidley is calling on industry to have a rethink about food nutrition labelling because he thinks it currently doesn't tell consumers enough about the impact of the food. [ + ]
Meat & Livestock Australia releases its Strategic Plan 2030
After 12 months of consultation, MLA has released its Strategic Plan 2030, which details opportunities and challenges facing the cattle, sheep and goat supply chains. [ + ]
Cargill improves sustainability across cocoa supply chains
From bean to bar, Cargill has transformed its global cocoa supply chain thanks to investments designed to improve sustainability and processing efficiency. [ + ]
How is the global poultry industry shaping up for 2025/26?
The poultry industry has strong fundamentals, but there is also some volatility noted in RaboResearch's latest animal protein report. [ + ]
Hellmann opens contract logistics centre in Melbourne
The global logistics service provider, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, has opened a sustainable contract logistics centre in Truganina, Australia. [ + ]
Charles Sturt scientist contributes to UN food safety panel
The parasitology and food safety scientist contributed to the UN expert panel working on foodborne parasites, which cause around 30% of foodborne illnesses worldwide. [ + ]
'Best of the best' Victorian wine awarded twice
A chardonnay from A. Rodda Wines scooped up both the Premier's prizes at this year's Victorian Wine Show. [ + ]
Mini fermentation monitoring solution for big and small wineries
To create an intelligent ferment monitoring system that meets the requirements of both big and small winery operations, ifm has developed a mini ferment monitoring system. [ + ]
$10m worth of electrification grants for food and beverage industry in Vic
The government grants are designed to help the Victorian food and beverage sector move away from gas and upgrade to efficient electric alternatives. [ + ]
AFGC appoints new Chair — Bernie Brookes AM
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has appointed Bernie Brookes AM as Chair of its Board, effective immediately. [ + ]
NZ food safety leader wins prestigious award
With over 40 years of dedication to the food safety sector, Professor Phil Bremer has won this year's Significant Contribution to Food Safety Award at the NZIFST Awards. [ + ]
In the pink: plant science creates colour for farmed salmon
Meeting the demand for natural alternatives to synthetic additives, a joint US/UK research team has engineered a red antioxidant from an oilseed crop for use in food manufacturing applications. [ + ]
Allied Pinnacle appoints its first Head of Sustainability
From grain to table, Allied Pinnacle's first Head of Sustainability aims to incorporate sustainability across the entire flour and bakery manufacturing business. [ + ]
PepsiCo appoints Alexia Horley as CEO for ANZ Foods
Today, PepsiCo has announced the appointment of Alexia Horley to the role of CEO for Australia and New Zealand Foods, effective 21 July 2025. [ + ]
