Industry News
FSANZ calls for comment on proposed amendments
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is seeking comment on a proposal to make minor amendments to the Food Standards Australia New Zealand code. [ + ]
AFGC calls on government to protect food makers from EU FTA demands
A controversial EU free trade agreement has placed Australian food manufacturers under threat as it moves to ban the use of common food names on products. [ + ]
Keeping honey flowing in Qld using biosecurity zone
A biosecurity zone has been established in Queensland to protect the beekeeping industry from the threat of varroa mite. [ + ]
Shellac-based coating for sustainable packaging
Researchers have developed a shellac-based coating that may improve the gas barrier properties of a sustainably sourced packaging material. [ + ]
Novel food colouring company closes US$6.4 million seed round
Ingredient biotech startup Michroma will use the funds to help with the commercialisation of its fungal food colourants platform. [ + ]
The Sidel Group acquires Makro labelling
The Sidel Group has acquired Makro labelling to expand its offering in labelling technologies and broaden its reach in key market segments. [ + ]
New test detects deadly fish virus that threatens barramundi
A third variant of the ISKN virus, which is causing fish deaths in barramundi farms in Southeast Asia, can now be identified in a new test developed by scientists. [ + ]
Could eating seaweed help the planet?
A University of Queensland-led study shows that seaweed could provide a possible solution for food security, biodiversity loss and climate change challenges. [ + ]
A rundown of the Future Proteins conference
Over 240 visitors from around the world recently convened at MULTIVAC headquarters to participate in the Future Proteins conference. [ + ]
JBS Australia to reopen lamb and goat processing facility
JBS Australia invests around $20 million to reopen its lamb, mutton and goat processing facility in Cobram, Victoria, to meet the growing demand for the products. [ + ]
Edible packaging: alternative film for frozen fish
The SeaFilm food packaging project in the EU is developing an edible substitute for single-use plastic film for frozen fish. [ + ]
AIP to host webinar for small to medium-sized enterprises
The AIP has partnered on a campaign to empower small to medium-sized enterprises to start using the Australasian Recycling Label on their packaging. [ + ]
Taking a look at interpack 2023
This year at interpack there will be a focus on sustainability, processing and packaging technology designed to develop production processes that are less resource-intensive. [ + ]
2023 food trends: flavours that tell a story
Kerry has predicted that food and beverage innovation in 2023 will be inspired by heirloom recipes across generations of tradition globally. [ + ]
Australian agrifood investment platform expected to grow
Based on the user statistics released by AgriFutures Australia, global interest in Australian agrifood innovation is expected to continue its growth trajectory. [ + ]
