Industry News
Productivity on the agenda for food and grocery manufacturing
The food and grocery manfufacturing sector in Australia has set a goal to grow to $250bn by 2030, but AFGC says success will depend on a national commitment to innovation. [ + ]
Fresh produce executive program debuts in NZ
The International Fresh Produce Association ANZ Produce Executive Program (PEP) will make its New Zealand debut in August. [ + ]
Making the invisible visible
How many compressed air station operators have complete visibility into their machines' exact condition and compressed air quality? [ + ]
New Zealand distillery Scapegrace set to ramp up in Australia
From 1 August, Scapegrace will take its Australian distribution in-house with a direct-to-market approach from its new $27m distillery in Central Otago. [ + ]
Food inflation remains steady with a few exceptions
Most food prices have remained steady this quarter except for coffee, chocolate, eggs and a few others, according to the latest data from the ABS. [ + ]
GEA to build integrated dairy facility in Algeria
GEA has signed a contract for the construction of what is claimed to be the largest integrated dairy farm and milk powder facility in Algeria. [ + ]
USDA certification for Aussie agtech firm MEQ
Melbourne-based MEQ has achieved US Department of Agriculture (USDA) certification for its video technology for quality and yield grading of beef. [ + ]
Australian Food Ministers meet to discuss food regulations
The latest Food Ministers' Meeting considered aligning food regulation to government obesity strategies, alcoholic beverage labelling and education about the HSR. [ + ]
Novella and Metaphor Foods unite to commercialise cell-based natural preservatives
The biotech startup is partnering with functional ingredients specialist Metaphor Foods in Australia to develop natural ingredients for food preservation. [ + ]
SnackHQ launched in Melbourne
Founded by three former founders of Gourmet Food, the new snack food company is making all its snack food in-house at its food facility in Melbourne. [ + ]
Kerry opens Jakarta office and RD&A facility
The flavour innovation company has opened an expanded office and new facility in South Jakarta to accelerate sustainable food innovation in the region. [ + ]
Ferrero releases 2024 Sustainability Report
The report highlights progress in traceability across Ferrero's global supply chains and progress towards its 2030 goal of halving greenhouse gas emissions. [ + ]
Food provenance branding to boost NT produce
Geographic branding for local produce is crucial for advancing the NT's food production and manufacturing, according to the supervisor of a CDU PhD project. [ + ]
Seedlab Australia projects $10m of benefits for emerging FMCG brands
The FMCG incubator program, which is backed by Woolworths, has released its latest report, revealing $10m in projected benefits for participating brands across ANZ. [ + ]
Ice cream makers pledge to reformulate without artificial colours
Last week, the majority of ice cream makers in the US pledged to eliminate certified artificial colours in their products before 2028. [ + ]
