Industry News
SICK and Endress+Hauser to join forces in process automation
SICK and Endress+Hauser have signed a joint memorandum of understanding for a strategic partnership. [ + ]
Probiotic potential from fungi used in food production
The food industry has used many fungus strains for their capacities to ferment, produce flavours or produce heterologous molecules. [ + ]
Wild Australian grain could be a future food
Scientists are studying wild millet from outback Australia, hoping that the gluten-free grain could help feed the world as climate change impacts established grain crops. [ + ]
FSANZ calls for comment on GM soybean
FSANZ has called for comment on an application to permit the sale and use of food made from a new genetically modified soybean. [ + ]
Wiliot's supply chain carbon tracker on best inventions list
An IoT platform created by Israel-based startup Wiliot to track carbon footprints in the supply chain is named on TIME's Best Inventions of 2023. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
