Industry News
Canstar Blue awards dry rice brand five stars
LT Foods has announced that its flagship brand DAAWAT has been recognised as the 'Top Brand' in Canstar Blue's latest dry rice ratings in Australia. [ + ]
Driver safety initiative for the dairy industry
An Australian road driver safety initiative has been designed by NTI to help reduce dairy tanker rollovers. [ + ]
Global dairy market transitioning to next phase
In its Global Dairy Quarterly Q4 2023 report, Rabobank has found that the global dairy market appears to be transitioning to the next phase in its cycle. [ + ]
Nestlé to move shipping needs to sustainable fuels
Nestlé, working with three large shipping companies, will move the equivalent of half its global shipping needs to alternative, lower-emission fuels. [ + ]
Stop the rot: blueberry research in the US
A US scientist is working on ways to prevent blueberry rot and improve the quality of the fruit while limiting their loss before, during and after harvest. [ + ]
Natural blue food colour approved in US
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of Jagua Blue, releasing various natural colour opportunities for food manufacturers in the US. [ + ]
Aluminium wine bottles introduced by US packaging manufacturer
CCL Container has announced new aluminium bottle shaping capabilities that reflect the profiles of conventional wine bottles. [ + ]
How do our bodies metabolise flavonoids?
With plant-based lifestyles becoming more popular, the power of foods such as broccoli, celery and tofu, rich in flavonoids, is becoming clearer. [ + ]
Footwear guidance for frozen food industry released in UK
The British Frozen Food Federation has developed guidance on how to test the suitability of footwear used in the frozen food industry. [ + ]
Modernising export certification for Australian eggs with NEXDOC
As part of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry's focus on modernising its export services, Australian egg exporters can now use NEXDOC to generate export certification. [ + ]
Cadbury Farmer of the Year award winners announced
Five farmers across four categories have been recognised for their excellence at the Cadbury Farmer of the Year Awards. [ + ]
Research: Higher barrier paper-based packaging
Afreen Sultana, Clemson University PhD student, is working to engineer higher barrier, biodegradable, paper-based packaging enhanced by cellulose nanocrystals. [ + ]
Young Australian chefs to compete at Culinary Olympics
Australia's leading young chefs will compete at the 2024 IKA/Culinary Olympics in February, held in Stuttgart, Germany. [ + ]
Fonterra Independent Director to step down
Fonterra Co-operative Group has announced that Independent Director Scott St John will step down from the board on 31 March 2024. [ + ]
Food Ministers' Meeting key outcomes
Added sugar labelling and the uptake of the Health Star Rating system were under discussion at the Food Ministers' Meeting on 1 December. [ + ]
