Industry News
Using the power of AI in meat grading
Following its AUS-MEAT accreditation, MEQ Probe has announced the launch of the MEQ Camera technology for grading meat quality. [ + ]
Non-invasive allergen testing: research
During the food production process, it's vital to have reliable methods of allergen testing in place as cross-contamination can occur easily. [ + ]
Plastics pervasive across entire food chain
A study led by CSIRO has found that micro and nanoplastics are pervasive in our food supply and may be affecting food safety and security on a global scale. [ + ]
Hawke's Bay named Great Wine Capital
Hawkes Bay has been named a Great Wine Capital of the world, after a stringent selection process that looked at a number of factors. [ + ]
Manuka honey win for Aussie producers
Australia's Manuka honey industry has welcomed a recent ruling that NZ honey producers have no exclusive claim to the term "Manuka honey". [ + ]
$10m facility for onshore food production launched
OPENWAY FOOD CO. has launched a manufacturing facility in Melbourne, enabling the onshore production of Table of Plenty coated Mini Rice Cakes. [ + ]
ADM partners with air-based protein company
ADM and Air Protein have entered into a Strategic Development Agreement to collaborate on research and development that advances novel proteins for nutrition. [ + ]
Industrial-scale seaweed production in development
A Flinders University research project aims to explore and develop industrial-scale seaweed production, expected to create hundreds of jobs in regional Australia. [ + ]
Tetra Pak announces new MD for Oceania
Tetra Pak has announced the appointment of Boris Munster as Managing Director of its Oceania business. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
