Industry News
Food security — a new inquiry for Australia
The Australian Parliament has launched an inquiry into food security in Australia, and is calling for submissions. [ + ]
Lightweight wine packaging developed in South Australia
Vinpac International and Orora have collaborated to develop a lightweight 'premium look' wine bottle in South Australia. [ + ]
Packaging without packaging — a non-contact labelling technique
Result Group is introducing EcoMark Natural Branding which provides a non-contact labelling technique for fresh produce and other food goods. [ + ]
Building new food production technologies
The Food without Fields project, coordinated by VTT, examined the possibilities and challenges of new food production methods in Finland. [ + ]
Will there be enough cherries for Christmas?
Australia's cherry sector is in a growth phase, but wet weather hangs over the upcoming harvest and may limit Christmas supply. [ + ]
$1.3 million program to grow the next-gen agriculture workforce
Charles Sturt has partnered with the Anthony Costa Foundation, goFARM Australia and Australian Farming Services to offer more than $1.3 million in scholarships to students from a First Nations or low socioeconomic background. [ + ]
a2 Milk receives approval to supply infant formula to USA
New Zealand's The a2 Milk Company has advised that it has received FDA approval to supply its infant milk formula into the US. [ + ]
Scallop research to support the WA seafood industry
A shellfish research facility at Hillarys in WA has been upgraded to allow for an expansion of the research into new species such as scallops. [ + ]
On trend: the rise of protein alternatives
Demand for protein alternatives has intensified and it looks like the trend is here to stay, according to GlobalData. [ + ]
Glass and manufacturing facility being built in Qld
A $500 million facility being built by Visy on the Gold Coast will help the state's beverage makers source a local supply of recycled glass content packaging. [ + ]
NZ initiative to reduce food waste across supply chain
NZ food businesses have been invited to join the Kai Commitment project, which is designed to reduce food waste across NZ's food supply chain. [ + ]
Queensland Agricultural Awards recognise young producers
The annual Queensland Agriculture Awards have been announced at the TropAg conference in Brisbane, with young emerging leaders recognised for their positive impacts. [ + ]
Norco wins excellence award
Dairy co-operative wins Excellence in Large Business Award at 2022 Northern Rivers Business Awards. [ + ]
Food price inflation reaches 9%
As expected, the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from the ABS showed strong prices across all food grocery products, and more rises are likely to come. [ + ]
Philadelphia cream cheese celebrates 50th milestone in SA
Philadelphia cream cheese maker celebrates 50 years of manufacturing in South Australia. [ + ]
