Industry News
Plant-based 'vegurts' result of collaboration
CP Kelco and Chr. Hansen have collaborated to create shelf-stable, plant-based yoghurts (vegurts). [ + ]
Coles expands its carbon-neutral beef range
The Coles carbon-neutral beef range of products is now available in NSW, South Australia and Tasmania. [ + ]
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... [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Mars Wrigley Australia to switch to paper-based wrappers
Mars is shifting to paper-based packaging for all its Australian-made chocolate bars, including Mars Bar, Snickers and Milky Way brands, as of April 2023. [ + ]
Major supermarkets to create Soft Plastics Taskforce
Major supermarket retailers will form part of a Soft Plastics Taskforce to explore solutions to address the immediate effects of REDcycle suspending its program. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Webinar on single-use plastic bans
The AIP, in partnership with the NRA, is providing a free webinar on the single-use plastic bans across Australia and New Zealand on 6 December. [ + ]
Industry calls for supply chain plan as food prices set to rise
Long-term supply chain issues are set to put further pressure on food prices if action isn't urgently taken, according to the National Food Supply Chain Alliance. [ + ]
thinkfood LIVE: new food industry event for 2023
A new industry event, called thinkfood LIVE, is being planned for the food and beverage NPD space in 2023. [ + ]
Trade deals with India and the UK pass parliament
Australian exporters will soon be able to reap the opportunities and benefits as a result of free trade agreements with India and the UK. [ + ]
Nespresso unveils paper-based coffee capsules
After three years of research and development, Nespresso has unveiled a range of paper-based, home-compostable coffee capsules. [ + ]
Survey of antimicrobial resistance in the food supply
FSANZ commenced national surveillance of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in selected retail foods in September 2022, which will continue until mid-2023. [ + ]
Pepsi to trial renewable electricity system
PepsiCo recently announced plans to phase out the use of natural gas and adopt a renewable electricity system in its Netherlands factory. [ + ]
Australian Prosecco producers fight for naming right
The right to use the name "Prosecco" on Australian bottles is under threat as the EU seeks to use the Australia–EU FTA as a vehicle to ban it. [ + ]
