Industry News
Provenance trend strong in poultry industry
As Australians seek local produce with traceability, transparency and sustainability, provenance has emerged as a top food trend. [ + ]
Yeast biotech under discussion in Adelaide
Australian yeast innovation experts MicroBioGen will be presenting at the 37th International Specialised Symposium on Yeasts conference being held in Adelaide. [ + ]
Using science to create The Unforgettable Cake
A brain-friendly cake concept has been designed with the help of scientific experts and a chef to help raise awareness of cognitive decline in older Australians. [ + ]
Sustainability in the spotlight at APPEX 2024
Sustainability, efficiency and automation will be at the forefront of the upcoming Australasian Processing and Packaging Expo 2024, which is now open for visitor registrations. [ + ]
Peak body for commercial seaweed industry launches
An Australian industry body for the commercial seaweed sector has launched in Canberra. [ + ]
Fingerprint tech to support Australian food verification
Four research agencies have developed a fingerprint platform for the verification of Australian food product claims to enable better access to premium export markets. [ + ]
Grand Dairy Awards finalists announced
After tasting 380 Australian dairy products, judges of the Australian Grand Dairy Awards have announced the 2024 finalists from across the nation. [ + ]
ofi opens new dairy facility in New Zealand
ofi is celebrating the official opening of the first phase of its dairy processing plant located in the Waikato region of the north island of New Zealand. [ + ]
Montague launches its nectarine range
Montague launches Nectara, a new brand of nectarines with a range of flavours designed to appeal to the Australian palate. [ + ]
Hard Solo to be renamed following ABAC review
Carlton & United Breweries will change the name of its RTD alcohol lemon beverage from Hard Solo to Hard Rated, following the ABAC panel review decision. [ + ]
NZ Food Safety seeking feedback on Total Diet Study approach
NZ Food Safety is seeking feedback on the proposed chemicals, key foods list and the overall proposed approach for the 2024 NZTDS. [ + ]
Putting a twist on gecko-inspired robot
The adhesive forces of geckos have bio-inspired researchers to build a robotic device that can pick up and release delicate materials without damage. [ + ]
Opal's $140m cardboard packaging facility now open in Wodonga
The Opal Fibre Packaging corrugated cardboard packaging facility in Wodonga was officially opened during National Recycling Week. [ + ]
MEQ partners with the Australian Wagyu Association
MEQ and the Australian Wagyu Association (AWA) have formed a partnership that will see the use of carcass measurement technology throughout the Wagyu supply chain. [ + ]
Mondelēz gives cracker business a $25m boost
Mondelēz International has opened a $13m packaging line to boost production at its Gourmet Food manufacturing facility, which is part of a $25m investment. [ + ]

