Industry News
Cereal science: finding a nutritional mix for pancakes
Pancakes are normally made with refined flours but food scientists have been working to find a more nutritional mix using wholegrains — the results could provide insights for flour manufacturers. [ + ]
Eel appeal: Japanese consumers willing to try cultured eel
A recent survey reveals an openness among Japanese consumers towards eel alternatives, including cultured versions. [ + ]
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners recognised as a top employer in 2025
CCEP has been recognised by the Top Employers Institute for its achievements in Australia with fostering a workplace culture centred around purpose, inclusion and more. [ + ]
Tip Top introduces bread bags with 30% recycled plastic
Amcor is partnering with Australian bread manufacturer Tip Top Bakeries to introduce bread bags that are made with 30% recycled plastic. [ + ]
Saputo Cobram recognised for its community engagement
Saputo Dairy Australia's Cobram site received the 2024 Business of the Year award from Goulburn Murray Local Learning and Employment Networks (GMLLEN) for the Moira Shire local government area. [ + ]
The secret to tea quality
A new study has unveiled the intricate genetic mechanisms that regulate theanine accumulation in tea plants — a key determinant of tea quality. [ + ]
Bird flu detected at Victorian poultry farm
Agriculture Victoria has confirmed the presence of avian influenza at a poultry property in Euroa, just two days after Agriculture Minister Julie Collins declared that Australia was free of the disease. [ + ]
Purina PetCare expands pyramid-shaped cat food range
Nestlé Purina PetCare is expanding its pyramid-shaped wet cat food in Europe and the US, as Nestlé focuses on 'fewer, bigger and better' innovations. [ + ]
Australian Halal red meat headed to Malaysia
Australian halal beef and sheep meat will soon be available in Malaysia, with the approval of seven new meat export operations. [ + ]
National survey launched to tackle Varroa mite threat to honey bees
Varroa is expected impact the Australian honey bee industry; therefore, beekeepers are being urged to complete a survey that could provide valuable insights to help tackle the threat. [ + ]
TAFE NSW students urge women to take up careers in STEM
On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, two TAFE NSW students explain how their passion for food has led them to pursue a career in STEM. [ + ]
Food business in NZ fined over contaminated sugar
New Zealand Sugar Company was fined almost $150,000 for importing and selling sugar products contaminated with lead, according to a report from New Zealand Food Safety. [ + ]
Food manufacturer commits to make workplace safer after incident
A food manufacturer has pledged to spend more than $130,000 to improve health and safety after a worker's finger was partially severed in a processing machine at its Clayton factory. [ + ]
New compilation of the Food Standards Code
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has released of a new compilation of the Food Standards Code in a user-friendly format. [ + ]
FSANZ updates its dietary exposure assessments guidance document
The 2024 edition of the Principles and Practices of Dietary Exposure Assessment for Food Regulatory Purposes is now available from Food Standards Australia New Zealand. [ + ]
