Industry News
Vow Group seeks approval for cultured quail
Vow Group has been congratulated by the Alternative Proteins Council on its application to Food Standards Australia New Zealand to approve cultured quail. [ + ]
Sustainable growth in focus at Anuga 2023
Anuga 2023 will focus on 'sustainable growth' as its key theme, following a digital communication campaign to make the decision. [ + ]
Drinking milk remains key in Australia's dairy sector
In a newly released report, Rabobank said the liquid 'drinking' milk market remains key to Australia's dairy sector, with improved pricing and opportunity. [ + ]
Food tech precinct connecting university to the industry
The Food Innovation Precinct of Western Australia was launched during the Shire of Murray launch event. [ + ]
National WHS strategy announced
A 10-year national strategy to reduce workplace fatalities, injuries and illnesses in Australia has been agreed on by all Australian governments and released. [ + ]
Fonterra revises its FY23 Farmgate Milk Price and collection forecasts
The reduced and narrowed forecast range reflects softened demand at a time of balanced supply but the outlook for dairy is still positive, according to the Fonterra CEO. [ + ]
Antioxidants discovered in beef, chicken and pork
Imidazole dipeptides are substances produced in the bodies of various animals and humans, thought to relieve fatigue and prevent disease. [ + ]
Fierce debate in the taco world — science video
There's a fierce debate in the world of corn tortillas — is it okay to make them from pre-made corn flour or should they be made from dried corn kernels? [ + ]
Modern Manufacturing Expo returns in Sydney
Connectivity and artificial intelligence will be the focus of the 2023 Modern Manufacturing Expo being held in Sydney from 20–21 September. [ + ]
FSANZ updates food safety management standards
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has updated Safe Food Australia to incorporate the new Standard 3.2.2A Food safety management tools. [ + ]
Career and salary report for packaging industry
Australian Institute of Packaging has released the key findings from its 2022 Career & Salary Survey report for the food and beverage industries. [ + ]
Beverage carton recycling facility opens in Sydney
The $5.5m facility has been set up by saveBOARD, with help from Tetra Pak and others, to recycle used beverage cartons into sustainable construction material. [ + ]
Caspak launches lidding film for mono layer semirigid trays
The packaging manufacturer has developed a PVDC-free, eco-friendly PET Top Web that seals to thermoformable PET films or pre-formed mono layer semirigid trays. [ + ]
A solution to caffeine withdrawal symptoms: decaf coffee
In some good news for coffee drinkers, a placebo discovery has shown decaf coffee quenches withdrawal symptoms in people reliant on their daily caffeine fix. [ + ]
Saputo invests in Tasmanian facility following closures in Vic
Saputo Dairy Australia (SDA) has announced a $20 million investment in its Smithton plant in north-west Tasmania. [ + ]
