Industry News
Food industry bucks the 'inventory crisis' trend
A new report of independent Australian food suppliers shows they're profiting from a domestic model of holding less stock, despite previous supply chain woes during the pandemic. [ + ]
Applications open for 2023 PIDA Awards
Entries have opened for the 2023 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards, which are coordinated by the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP). [ + ]
My Muscle Chef opens $55m facility in Western Sydney
My Muscle Chef has opened its 10,000 m2 manufacturing and logistics facility which is capable of producing over 1.2 million fresh meals every week. [ + ]
Barry Callebaut to build chocolate facility in India
The Barry Callebaut Group plans to build a third manufacturing facility in India, which is set to become the Group's largest chocolate-producing market in Asia–Pacific. [ + ]
Mushroom fermentation: next-generation food
MycoTechnology and IFF have entered a partnership to co-develop alternative proteins using mushroom technology for the European market. [ + ]
New Zealand dairy industry one step closer to net zero
Fonterra and Nestlé have announced a new partnership designed to help reduce New Zealand's on-farm emissions. [ + ]
Plant-based salami concepts
Ingredients specialist Loryma has developed plant-based salami concepts that are designed to replicate the visual and haptic properties of traditional salami. [ + ]
Foodmach turning green with energy
Foodmach's manufacturing operations in Echuca, Victoria, are now being run on 100% GreenPower. [ + ]
Plant-based 'vegurts' result of collaboration
CP Kelco and Chr. Hansen have collaborated to create shelf-stable, plant-based yoghurts (vegurts). [ + ]
Nestlé launches plant-based egg alternative
Launched in Latin America, Nestlé has developed a powdered, shelf-stable, plant-based protein blend to complement egg dishes. [ + ]
Report: US hungry for world's best beef
The US is likely to be looking for beef from global markets as its own domestic production declines, Rabobank says in a newly released report. [ + ]
Food ministers agree to modernise food regulation
At their latest meeting, food ministers from Australia and New Zealand endorsed details on how to modernise the Food Regulation System, and more... [ + ]
Coles expands its carbon-neutral beef range
The Coles carbon-neutral beef range of products is now available in NSW, South Australia and Tasmania. [ + ]
Meat industry calls for changes to emissions policy in NZ
New Zealand's red meat processing sector is urging the government to make changes to its agricultural emissions pricing proposal. [ + ]
New Directors appointed to AUSVEG Board
Following a Board Meeting and Annual General Meeting held in Sydney on 24 November 2022, AUSVEG has welcomed the appointment of new Grower Directors. [ + ]
