Industry News
Packaging partnership to develop compostable lidding
Fiberdom and Kiefel partner on fibre-based packaging innovation with dry forming technology to develop lidding solutions for margarine, beverages and more. [ + ]
Beef processor achieves AUS-MEAT approval for carcase grading
JBS Australia has achieved AUS-MEAT approval for the MEQ cold carcase grading camera at three of its beef processing facilities. [ + ]
New trade deal for Aussie apples with Canada
Aussie-grown apples will soon be able to be exported to Canada, thanks to improved market access conditions under a new trade deal negotiated by the government this month. [ + ]
How will Australia's new climate targets impact manufacturing?
The Australian Government has announced more ambitious climate targets together with a new $5bn Net Zero Fund for industrial decarbonisation and low-emissions manufacturing. [ + ]
Krones expands its portfolio in process technology and can handling
Two recent acquisitions have helped to strengthen Krones's portfolio in process technology and filling and packaging equipment. [ + ]
Is the 'cocoa crisis' over for chocolate?
The good news is that chocolate prices are expected to ease, according to Rabobank research analysis, but they won't return to pre-'cocoa crisis' levels. [ + ]
Philippines banana imports may pose biosecurity risk
DAFF has announced a review of quarantine arrangements to consider allowing fresh banana imports from the Philippines into Australia. [ + ]
Aust foodservice professionals honoured at national awards
Foodservice professionals from across the country gathered in Sydney to celebrate the winners of the 2025 National Awards of Excellence. [ + ]
Fermenting technique to perfect chocolate flavour
Researchers have identified key factors that influence the flavour of chocolate during the cocoa bean fermentation process. [ + ]
Haigh's Chocolates opens new SA facility
The new $120m facility in South Australia will allow for future growth, including increasing production to 2000 tonnes of chocolate per year. [ + ]
Discovery improves flavour of Chinese spirits
Scientists in China have created a new material that makes Chinese spirits taste better — while also helping the environment. [ + ]
New food safety regulator for Victoria
The state government has announced Safe Food Victoria — a regulator designed to better protect public health and provide food safety confidence. [ + ]
Walkers Chocolates introduces recyclable paper wrapper
UPM Specialty Papers has partnered with EvoPak to support Walkers Chocolates' transition from a plastic wrapper to recyclable paper-based packaging. [ + ]
Australians back egg industry amid biosecurity concerns
According to a recent survey, Australians continue to put their trust in the nation's egg industry, driven by confidence in regulation and reliance on eggs as a source of nutrition. [ + ]
Aussie company to help reduce methane in EU cattle
Sea Forest is partnering with Orffa, a Netherlands-based company specialising in animal nutrition, to bring Sea Forest's SEAFEED to the EU. [ + ]
