Industry News
DNA test to help boost A2 milk production
A new onsite solution could help dairy farmers detect the A1 protein and the purity of their product in less than 50 minutes via DNA testing. [ + ]
Scientists find non-destructive way to test spinach
Scientists have developed a non-destructive way to analyse the quality of fresh spinach, bypassing the need to destroy testing samples. [ + ]
2020 AIP Australasian Packaging Conference: Virtual Edition
With 70 speakers from seven countries over four days, the virtual edition of the 2020 AIP Australasian Packaging Conference is running from 27 to 30 October. [ + ]
IPD acquires Control Logic
Australian-owned organisation IPD, which has a foothold in the electrical industry, has acquired sales and support specialist company Control Logic. [ + ]
Need for better seafood labels and tighter laws — AMCS
Marine conservationists say that threatened and endangered fish species are ending up on our dinner plates in Australia. [ + ]
Tas dairy farmer uses DNA testing for herd management
Dairy Plains Tasmania is using a DNA testing tool for driving genetic gain and better herd management. [ + ]
Wine industry event to be hosted online in October
A free event that will showcase emerging technology and research about the wine sector will be held online on 28 October. [ + ]
In a flip: Pacific oyster farming technology
Oyster production receives an $11 million funding boost to roll out 'flip farming' technology in New Zealand. [ + ]
Path to carbon-neutral red meat by 2030, webinar
ICMJ will be holding a webinar this month to discuss practical steps available to the red meat industry to achieve its goal of carbon neutrality by 2030. [ + ]
Ingredients labelling: keep it clear
A recent survey has revealed that consumers are less likely to buy products if they contain ingredients on the label that they don't recognise. [ + ]
Research paves way for WA's next healthiest apple
New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) is paving the way for Western Australia's next 'super healthy' apple. [ + ]
Slower growing broilers are healthier, have higher welfare — study
An independent commercial-scale farm trial has found that slower growing broiler chickens are healthier than conventional breeds of birds. [ + ]
Woolworths launches recyclable meat trays
Woolworths has launched recyclable paper meat trays across a selection of its own-brand beef nationally as it looks to introduce more sustainable packaging. [ + ]
Nespresso to make all products carbon neutral by 2022
Nespresso aims to make every cup of Nespresso coffee, both for at home and for professional customers, carbon neutral by 2022. [ + ]
Montague's stone fruit grader to be operational by Jan 2021
Fruit grower Montague is currently constructing an expansive new fruit processing facility in Narre Warren North in Victoria. [ + ]
