Industry News
AI-based hyperspectral camera to enable more food applications
A team of experts is developing a compact hyperspectral camera that uses AI to perform complex analyses that could, for example, identify defects in food in real time. [ + ]
Funky Food wants your imperfect surplus of fresh produce
The produce-rescue business wants to connect with farmers across Qld and northern NSW who have imperfect surplus of edible fresh produce. [ + ]
Celebrating 85th anniversary of CRYOVAC food packaging
Sealed Air Corporation is marking this milestone anniversary with a year-long celebration that reflects on the legacy of the CRYOVAC brand food packaging. [ + ]
2026 ANZ PIDA WorldStar winners announced
Seven Australian and New Zealand companies have received international recognition in the latest round of WorldStar Packaging Awards. [ + ]
$3m project is using AI to help upcycle protein at scale
CSIRO is one of the partners developing the AI tool to calculate optimum conditions for producing upcycled protein from waste such as by-products from cheesemaking. [ + ]
Traceability grants to help boost Aussie exports
The $4m traceability grant round has been opened by the Australian Government to help ensure the country maintains its status as a provider of high-quality food and fibre products. [ + ]
Four food safety tips for the silly season
With food poisoning typically rising over the summer months, New Zealand Food Safety has provided some food safety tips for the festive season. [ + ]
Santa creates a spike in Australia's milk demand
Australian households are gearing up for the country's biggest night of dairy consumption, with an estimated 11 million families leaving a glass of milk out for Santa Claus this Christmas Eve. [ + ]
Spicing up the festive season with Australian bushfood flavours
Spices unique to Australia could help to transform end-of-year special occasions by adding bold flavours while delivering hidden nutritional benefits. [ + ]
Kraft Heinz appoints Steve Cahillane as CEO
Steve Cahillane will join Kraft Heinz as CEO on 1 January 2026. [ + ]
Mars receives final approval for its Kellanova acquisition
The European Commission has given final approval for the merger, paving the way to unite the snacking businesses today (11 December 2025). [ + ]
Call for comment on endo-1,4-beta-xylanase as a processing aid
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to permit the use of an enzyme as a processing aid. [ + ]
ARBS 2026 returns to Melbourne in May
Registration has opened for ARBS 2026, an Australian exhibition for the air conditioning, refrigeration and building services industry. [ + ]
UV light technology to curb viral transmission in poultry environments
Widespread bird flu outbreaks underscore the urgent need for disinfection solutions to curb viral transmission in poultry environments — research results for an Australian solution have been revealed. [ + ]
Tetra Pak Processing Equipment SIA acquires Bioreactors.net
Tetra Pak has acquired the Latvia-based company to help strengthen its processing expertise, bioreactor equipment and design portfolio within the fermentation-derived foods and ingredients category. [ + ]
