Industry News
ABA highlights cultural change in alcohol consumption
Alcohol Beverages Australia has urged the government to consider Australia's cultural change in alcohol use when drafting new legislation. [ + ]
Foodmach appoints Alan Brooke as National Sales Engineer
Packaging automation integrator Foodmach has appointed Alan Brooke as its National Sales Engineer. [ + ]
Could guilt-free confectionery be possible?
Valio has designed a dairy-based solution to reduce sugar without artificial sweeteners, which will be unveiled at the virtual World Confectionery Conference in June. [ + ]
Meaty business: cultured lamb company launches in Vic
Founded by Paul Bevan, Magic Valley has launched its cultured lamb company in Melbourne. [ + ]
What are your responsibilities when it comes to food allergies?
The Food Authority is urging NSW businesses and consumers to be aware of their responsibility when it comes to food allergies. [ + ]
VegKIT project: increasing children's vegetable intake and supply chain initiatives
Thanks to funding from Hort Innovation, CSIRO has brought together researchers to deliver an integrated national approach to improving Australian children's vegetable consumption. [ + ]
Teledyne completes acquisition of imaging company FLIR
FLIR is now included in Teledyne's Digital Imaging segment and will operate under the name Teledyne FLIR. [ + ]
Market report estimates future high demand for reishi mushroom products
Demand for reishi mushroom products is anticipated to increase in the near future, according to a recently published market report. [ + ]
Coles removes 76 tonnes of salt from its in-store bread
Reduced sodium and increased softness are among the results from Coles' initiative to improve the quality of its white loaves and rolls. [ + ]
FSANZ calls for comment on new fibre testing method
FSANZ has called for comment on an application to permit a new method of analysis for total dietary fibre in food and food ingredients. [ + ]
Event strives to drive a sustainable future
In collaboration with Engineers Australia, Emerson is hosting a digital event where industry experts will share how to leverage proven automation solutions. [ + ]
ANZ ministers support draft for food system reforms
ANZ ministers have supported the use of a draft that looks to modernise and reform the Food Regulation System. [ + ]
MT and EVRYTHNG partner to digitalise global food safety
Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection (MT) has partnered with cloud-based platform EVRYTHING to further the digitalisation of global food safety. [ + ]
Qld Govt opens funding for digital innovation
Bundaberg Fruit and Vegetable Growers will be the first of nine organisations to benefit from the Queensland Government's Digital Transformation Grants. [ + ]
Matthews to launch fresh produce barcoding solution
Matthews is launching its iDSnet Cloud barcoding solution for Australia's fresh produce sector at Hort Connections in Brisbane from 7–9 June 2021. [ + ]
