Industry News
Boosting food security ahead of the 2032 Summer Olympics
A new report from CSIRO is calling for a region-wide approach across South East Queensland to boost food security ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. [ + ]
Antiviral plastic film for surfaces developed at RMIT
The plastic film designed to kill viruses by mechanical forces rather than chemicals could be suitable for high-touch surfaces like phones and keyboards. [ + ]
Olives used to predict oil quality before extraction
A new 'lab-on-a-fruit' analysis method has been developed to predict the chemical profile of extra virgin olive oil directly from the olives before extraction. [ + ]
Scanning providers unite to help accelerate shift to next-gen barcodes
Datalogic, Honeywell, Newland AIDC and Zebra Technologies join forces with GS1 to help accelerate Australia’s transition to advanced barcode technology. [ + ]
What can food manufacturers learn from viral food trends?
When Greek yoghurt disappeared from supermarket shelves earlier this year, the culprit wasn't a supply chain failure — it resulted from a social media trend. [ + ]
Lion 'flicks the switch' to electric at Speight's Brewery
A 3 MW electric boiler at Lion's second largest brewery is part of a NZ$7.2m project designed to reduce emissions and provide energy demand benefits in central Dunedin. [ + ]
NZ Winegrowers calls for a White Wine Emoji
Red wine has an emoji, but despite the popularity of white wine, it currently has no emoji on digital platforms — New Zealand Winegrowers is campaigning for that to change. [ + ]
Nutrition claims compliance, fresh produce guide updated
United Fresh New Zealand has released updated guidance about nutrition claims on fresh produce that meet food regulatory requirements. [ + ]
Cargill expands its edible oil facility in Malaysia
Providing solutions for chocolate, bakery and dairy applications, the expanded plant will include a specialty fats production line. [ + ]
Perfect Automation and Omori have joined forces with packaging solutions
Packaging machinery business Omori has now acquired a 50% stake in Australian-based Perfect Automation, to help advance tailored solutions for the local market. [ + ]
Fonterra names Richard Allen as new CEO
Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has appointed Richard Allen as its next Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Miles Hurrell. [ + ]
Seprify and BIOGRUND develop titanium dioxide-free tablet coating for nutraceuticals
BIOGRUND partners with Seprify to bring a clean-label nutraceutical tablet coating to market. [ + ]
Foodmach invests in A&RT to help drive growth
Automation & Robotics Technology (A&RT) has been acquired by a group of investors that includes Foodmach, Packaging Partners and others. [ + ]
Seedlab Australia's Bootcamp reveals a shift to family-first food
From functional lunchbox snacks to multi-allergen-safe solutions, the latest round of cohorts in Bootcamp 13 have highlighted a shifting trend in food product development. [ + ]
Post-harvest system to improve safety and extend shelf life
Fresh fruits and vegetables are susceptible to post-harvest deterioration and contamination; but now a synergistic system could help solve both challenges. [ + ]
