Industry News
Research finds Australian replacement for imported gum
Sap from a tree common in inland areas of Australia has shown promise as a replacement for the imported food and pharmaceutical ingredient gum Arabic. [ + ]
Final call for tenants for new manufacturing precinct
Construction of the new TURBINE Collaborative Food & Beverage Manufacturing Precinct is anticipated to commence in early 2026. [ + ]
Kraft Heinz announces split
The Kraft Heinz Company has announced that its Board of Directors has approved a plan to separate the company into two independent, publicly traded companies. [ + ]
Rapid test finds next Aussie premium honey
University researchers have developed a rapid, affordable test that can help identify the next premium Australian honeys. [ + ]
Solar and battery project for biscuit factory
The Arnott's Group has announced a large-scale solar and battery storage system at its Huntingwood biscuit factory. [ + ]
NSW Food Regulation updated for 2025
The NSW Food Authority has updated the NSW Food Regulation for 2025 following public consultation in November 2024. [ + ]
Call for comment on GM enzyme processing aid
FSANZ is calling for comment on an application to permit the use of phosphoinositide phospholipase C. [ + ]
King Island Dairy secures gold at dairy awards
King Island Dairy has received seven gold medals in the South Australian Dairy Awards' Cheese category ahead of the Royal Adelaide Show. [ + ]
$15m investment in Vic biosecurity projects
The 2025 Livestock Biosecurity Funds Grant Program is set to support projects that help prevent, monitor and control diseases in animals, including honey bees. [ + ]
Applications open for Winemaker Immersion Program
Early-career Australian winemakers are invited to experience China's wine industry as part of the Australia–China Winemaker Immersion Program. [ + ]
CDU launches native bushfoods and botanicals hub
Charles Darwin University is establishing a hub for the study of native bushfoods and botanicals, with a dual aim of protecting First Nations knowledge and intellectual property rights. [ + ]
New strategy for WA's growing distilling sector
The WA Government is backing the state's distilling industry with the launch of an industry strategy to grow and promote its local spirits. [ + ]
Indonesian premium mixer brand goes national
Candid Mixers has announced a nationwide distribution agreement with PT Sukanda Djaya (SKD), an Indonesian food and beverage distributor. [ + ]
Aussie chef to promote methane-reducing supplement
Sea Forest has partnered with Matt Moran to drive awareness in the agricultural sector around its methane-reducing feed supplement technology. [ + ]
Methane-buster wins AgTech Startup of the Year
CH4 Global has been recognised as a top player in the global agricultural and food technology markets. [ + ]
