Industry News
FSANZ calls for comment on infant formula additions
FSANZ has called for comment on the addition of four human identical milk oligosaccharides in infant formula. [ + ]
Iconic Aussie chocolate to cease production
The iconic Australian chocolate-covered caramels, Fantales, will cease production following declining sales and the need for significant factory upgrades. [ + ]
CSIRO's R&D program for advanced manufacturing SMEs
CSIRO has developed a research and development support program for businesses in advanced manufacturing to help them develop new products or services. [ + ]
foodpro 2023 show floor sold out
With only weeks until the event, foodpro has announced that the show floor is now full, with 380 exhibitors. [ + ]
Creating energy from fish waste
Research has found that fish and vegetable farms may be able to produce biogas that can be fed back to the energy system of the farm by digesting fish waste. [ + ]
Using the sea for food production
A recent study from Tufts University has suggested that farmers could shift from land to sea to help solve food security issues. [ + ]
Ernest Hillier Chocolates goes into voluntary administration
Ernest Hillier Chocolates, one of Australia's oldest chocolate brands, has appointed Alan Walker and Glenn Livingstone as Voluntary Administrators. [ + ]
foodpro announces charity partner for 2023
As rural regions and farmers around Australia continue to struggle, foodpro has announced Aussie Helpers as its charity partner for 2023. [ + ]
FSANZ calls for comment on enzymes and sweeteners
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has called for comment on two separate applications. [ + ]
Inside the Smart Manufacturing Conference
The Smart Manufacturing Conference has returned under the theme "Connected, Automated and Digital Transformation". [ + ]
Unilever to acquire US frozen Greek yoghurt brand
Unilever is set to acquire Yasso, a frozen Greek yoghurt brand in the US. [ + ]
APPEX 2024 to hold Meat Industry Day
APPEX and Australian Meat Processor Corporation will partner to hold meat industry presentations and events alongside the 2024 Melbourne show. [ + ]
Kerry opens manufacturing facility in Indonesia
Kerry has opened a $47.5m taste manufacturing facility in Indonesia, expanding its taste offering in South-East Asia and delivering products to growing markets. [ + ]
Jobs and Skills Council established for manufacturing industry
The Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance has been established as the Jobs and Skills Council (JSC) for the manufacturing industry, which includes food manufacturing. [ + ]
American tortilla snack expands to Aussie market
Chipoys has expanded into the retail market in Australia and New Zealand after success in Europe and the UK. [ + ]
