Industry News
Safe practice register set up for NZ's agrifood businesses
In response to COVID-19, New Zealand's Ministry for Primary Industries has set up a register for safe practice for essential businesses in the primary sector. [ + ]
Call for regulation on interactive product labels
Interactive food labels need stronger regulations, according to a study by University of Exeter. [ + ]
Advances in sea cucumber aquaculture
Researchers in Norway are investigating commercial farming practices for sea cucumbers. [ + ]
Nestlé donates $2m worth of food to vulnerable Aussies
To help Aussies impacted by COVID-19, Nestlé Australia, in collaboration with Foodbank Australia, will donate $2 million worth of food products. [ + ]
Reducing foodborne Campylobacter by 20% by 2025 in NZ
New Zealand Food Safety has set a new goal to work with industry to reduce foodborne Campylobacter by 20% by 2025. [ + ]
Cherry flavour research
By examining cherry-flavoured drinks, researchers have found that flavouring containing benzaldehyde can develop harmful benzene when exposed to light. [ + ]
DrinkWise urges responsible drinking during isolation
As the COVID-19 pandemic escalates, DrinkWise has released a warning about the dangers of excessive drinking while in isolation. [ + ]
Qld closes border but bananas allowed through
Freight trucks are exempt from the latest border control measures introduced by the Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk. [ + ]
Brewery takes bars online amidst COVID-19 pandemic
UK brewery BrewDog will launch its Online Bar on Friday, 27 March, providing an opportunity for customers to connect and help prevent the spread of COVID-19. [ + ]
How can manufacturers help with the COVID-19 response?
The Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre has launched a portal for Australian manufacturers to register their support for the national response to coronavirus. [ + ]
FSANZ calling for comment on new genetically modified corn
Food Standards Australia New Zealand is requesting feedback on an application to allow food from a genetically modified corn line in the Food Standards Code. [ + ]
'Whiskey webs' — a fingerprint for spirits
A team of US scientists has uncovered distinctive 'whiskey webs' which could someday be used to identify counterfeit spirits. [ + ]
Keeping the virus at bay
From virus-killing lights and humidity controls to, of course, vaccine development, solutions are being developed to try to combat COVID-19. [ + ]
Disinfection system for delivery trucks
A manual vehicle disinfection system provides a modular solution that disinfects vehicles entering and/or leaving the premises. [ + ]
Webinar provides business planning for agriculture industry
BDO will host a series of webinars, to lend expert support to minimise the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the agriculture industry. [ + ]
