Industry News
IFPA ANZ honours Michael Simonetta with award
The International Fresh Produce Association ANZ (IFPA ANZ) has awarded its first-ever Lifetime Membership to CEO of Perfection Fresh Australia, Michael Simonetta. [ + ]
ACCC commences informal review of a proposed acquisition by Lactalis
ACCC is seeking submissions for its informal competition assessment as Lactalis proposes to acquire some businesses within the Fonterra Co-operative Group. [ + ]
FLORA awarded 2025 Innovation Excellence Award from Canstar Blue
Plant based margarine FLORA has been awarded a 2025 Canstar Blue Innovation Excellence Award. [ + ]
Haigh's Chocolates turns 110, with new facility planned
On 1 May, Haigh's Chocolates recognised 110 years of chocolate making in Australia, and also has plans to open a new $120m facility later in the year. [ + ]
Texture challenge for plant-based calamari
Recreating the chewy texture properties of fried calamari rings in a plant-based form has been a challenge, but scientists now believe they may have matched seafood with softness and elasticity. [ + ]
Report highlights priority areas for F&B sector's packaging transition
Researchers at Australia’s Food and Beverage Accelerator have developed a roadmap to help Australian food and beverage businesses shift towards more eco-friendly packaging. [ + ]
Two Aussie startup finalists in PepsiCo Greenhouse Accelerator Program
The PepsiCo program attracted strong interest from startups across Australia and NZ seeking assistance to scale their sustainability solutions across the food and beverage value chain. [ + ]
Fonterra plans to close canning and packaging facility in Hamilton
Fonterra plans to close its Canpac site, which blends and packages milk powders, at the end of July as a result of its decision to focus on higher value ingredients. [ + ]
Testing a healthier, less gassy cattle feed
Researchers are exploring a new type of cattle feed that could help to reduce levels of dairy methane gas, as well as allowing dairy cows to use nutrients more efficiently. [ + ]
Malting alternative could reduce beer production costs
A US economic study has found that rice malt could help to decrease beer production costs by up to 12%, and also make gluten-free beers more feasible for small-scale brewers. [ + ]
Sauerkraut better than raw cabbage for gut health
Sauerkraut could help protect your gut, according to a new UC Davis study, suggesting the fermented cabbage may support digestion and protect against illness. [ + ]
AIP packaging courses to run during FoodTech Qld 2025
The AIP will be providing two globally recognised mini training courses alongside FoodTech QLD covering corrugated packaging and flexible packaging. [ + ]
Kerry opens taste manufacturing facility in Rwanda
Kerry is expanding in East Africa, opening a taste manufacturing facility in Rwanda to support local food and beverage manufacturers. [ + ]
Food of the future: Anuga presents food trends for 2025
Anuga, together with Innova Market Insights, presents future food trends and focal themes for its 2025 event. [ + ]
Turning oats into more than milk: ingredient innovation project
A Danish partnership that unites food scientists, producers and manufacturers is exploring oat fractionation with membrane technology to upscale plant-based innovations. [ + ]
