Industry News
AIFST 23 to take place with foodpro
The Australian Institute of Food Science & Technology (AIFST) will be hosting its annual convention during the first four days of foodpro. [ + ]
Food industry urged to address mental health crisis
A recently published paper focusing on the importance of food systems for brain health has argued that today's global systems are impacting brain health. [ + ]
Australian citrus could solve global disease problem
A map of the genome of a native lime species that is resistant to a devastating citrus disease could be the key to preventing that disease entering Australia. [ + ]
Removing unwanted aromas from wine
A 'smart surface', developed by scientists from the AWRI and Flinders University, has been shown to successfully remove unwanted sulfur aromas from wine. [ + ]
Increasing the shelf life of berries
A European research program is looking at ways to increase the shelf life of berries using high-precision agriculture and innovative processing methods. [ + ]
Marketing without Greenwashing webinar for SMEs
AusIndustry and the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) will be hosting a webinar on 31 May to discuss Marketing without Greenwashing. [ + ]
Gut microbiome research funding recipients announced
Danone North America has selected this year's recipients of the 2022–2023 Annual Gut Microbiome, Yogurt and Probiotic Fellowship Program. [ + ]
Increased food standards for aged care
The government has committed $12.9 million to better food and nutrition in aged care, backed by Dieticians Australia and the Minister for Aged Care. [ + ]
Push for chicken to remain affordable
Lenard's, an Australian poultry company, is working to ensure that chicken maintains its status as Australia's most affordable protein. [ + ]
Fresh produce software provider secures investment
Radfords has secured an investment from Arcadea Group, a long-hold and growth-oriented SaaS investor, to facilitate global expansion. [ + ]
Telstra partners with Charles Sturt to test digital farm platform
Charles Sturt and Telstra have partnered to assist the Farm Data Services platform to manage and integrate data from the Global Digital Farm. [ + ]
Researchers develop 'GM safety net' for banana industry
QUT has developed a genetically modified variety of Cavendish banana designed to help save the world's Cavendish banana production. [ + ]
Qld Govt calls for public comment on online liquor sales
The Palaszczuk government has committed to developing a regulatory framework for online liquor sales and delivery in response to safety concerns. [ + ]
Tequila maker uses AI solution to predict demand
One of the world's largest producers of tequila is using Aera Technology's Decision Intelligence solution to predict demand and manage inventory more effectively. [ + ]
Barry Callebaut sets sustainability targets beyond 2025
Barry Callebaut Group has presented a set of sharpened targets for Forever Chocolate, its plan to make sustainable chocolate the norm. [ + ]
