Industry News
US study finds some cocoa products contain traces of metals
A US study has found a percentage of cocoa products in the US contain heavy metals that exceed guidelines, including higher concentrations in organic products. [ + ]
Spill the Tea: school comp inspires real-world campaign
Three high schoolers are set to star in a 'Spill the Tea' campaign for a tea company after impressing with their real-world marketing ideas. [ + ]
Inquiry continues to examine food & beverage manufacturing in Aust
The House Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Resources will engage with witnesses in Tasmania for the inquiry into food and beverage manufacturing. [ + ]
Brewing partnership for Japan's beer and fermented food sector
Krones' subsidiary Steinecker has signed a multi-year cooperation agreement with Japanese company BET. [ + ]
Genetically modified food definition: call for comment
FSANZ is calling for public comment on proposed changes to how genetically modified (GM) foods are defined. [ + ]
Grape gains: fortifying Aussie table grape exports
Australia's table grape industry is protecting its export position through a $2.8m program to improve market access and responsiveness. [ + ]
Mettler-Toledo achieves carbon neutral status for the 5th year
Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection achieves carbon neutral status for the fifth consecutive year, and is also on track to achieve its goal of sending zero waste to landfill by 2025. [ + ]
Native bee honey given the tick of approval
The Australian Native Bee Association has announced that FSANZ has approved its application to permit the use of honey produced by Australian native stingless bees. [ + ]
CSIRO initiative to help SMEs develop food & beverage ideas
SMEs in the food industry can now apply to CSIRO's online learning program, which is designed to help them develop their ideas for food innovation and technology. [ + ]
Regulatory framework for the export of non-prescribed agricultural goods
A new regulatory framework for the export of non-prescribed agricultural goods, including pet food, honey and processed foods, is now open for comment. [ + ]
Food Ministers' Meeting: mandating HSR in hands of regulators
The latest Food Ministers' Meeting discussed progress on mandating the Health Star Rating (HSR) system and other food regulation and policy matters. [ + ]
Scotch whisky, art and AI: a personalised Johnnie Walker
Diageo has opened its generative AI-powered experience in Edinburgh that allows guests to co-design a personalised bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label. [ + ]
Fruit producer inducted into Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame
Queensland's Piñata Farms was inducted into Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame on 25 July for its leadership and innovation in food production. [ + ]
New harvest: ABARES to begin its Aus agriculture surveys
From mid-July to December, the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) will embark on its annual farm survey program. [ + ]
Registrations open for Fi Europe Innovation Awards 2024
Entries have opened for the Fi Europe Innovation Awards 2024 to be held in Germany. There are nine accolades (with four new categories) up for grabs. [ + ]
