Industry News
Food drying firm signs licensing agreement
EnWave Corporation has licensed its Radiant Energy Vacuum technology to Wyckoff Farms, which will use it for drying hops. [ + ]
ADM partners with alt-dairy startup New Culture
The two companies will cooperate on the development and commercialisation of animal-free dairy products. [ + ]
Qld RED Grant helps turn peanut waste into liquid gold
A Queensland peanut oil processor is one of 16 businesses that has received funding as part of the Rural Economic Development Grants scheme. [ + ]
$15m horticultural project launches to help supply chain
The project, delivered by Hort Innovation and led by Queensland's Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, will help drive supply-chain efficiencies. [ + ]
Breadfruit may be climate-resistant food of the future
The breadfruit will be able to brave climate change and could serve as a staple crop as the world warms, Northwestern University researchers have claimed. [ + ]
NZ food innovation hub reveals building expansion
FoodSouth has opened an upgraded building on the Lincoln University campus, giving the innovation hub a way to increase development support to businesses. [ + ]
Frying oil development that can reduce waste
The Enezol Company has produced fry oil that can be used twice as long, thus letting food processors reduce wastage. [ + ]
Modernising factories through automation
The upcoming Modern Manufacturing Expo, running this September, has dedicated a section for automation and digital elements in factories. [ + ]
AIP launches training for cold chain packaging
The Australian Institute of Packaging has teamed up with the Australian Food Cold Chain Council to teach about the role of packaging in the cold chain. [ + ]
Nuts less energy-dense than previously thought
Australian research has found nuts may provide up to 26% less kilojoules than previously thought, with potential implications for food labelling laws. [ + ]
Fine Food Australia speaker line-up announced
Speakers from across the food industry will be presenting at Fine Food Australia in Melbourne this September. [ + ]
Cargill invests in food fingerprinting startup
The multinational food company invested in food fingerprinting company ProfilePrint during its Series A1 funding round. [ + ]
Food and grocery industry thrives in spite of challenge
The Australian Food and Grocery Council's State of Industry report shows that the industry is continuing to do well in the face of international issues. [ + ]
Start-up develops marbled cell-cultivated pork loin
Novel Farms Inc has produced marbled pork loin from cell cultures. [ + ]
National Biosecurity Strategy released
Announced by Federal Agriculture Minister Senator Murray Watt, the strategy is designed to bolster protections to deal with biosecurity threats. [ + ]
