Industry News
foodpro 2023 show floor sold out
With only weeks until the event, foodpro has announced that the show floor is now full, with 380 exhibitors. [ + ]
Inside the Smart Manufacturing Conference
The Smart Manufacturing Conference has returned under the theme "Connected, Automated and Digital Transformation". [ + ]
Ernest Hillier Chocolates goes into voluntary administration
Ernest Hillier Chocolates, one of Australia's oldest chocolate brands, has appointed Alan Walker and Glenn Livingstone as Voluntary Administrators. [ + ]
foodpro announces charity partner for 2023
As rural regions and farmers around Australia continue to struggle, foodpro has announced Aussie Helpers as its charity partner for 2023. [ + ]
FSANZ calls for comment on enzymes and sweeteners
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has called for comment on two separate applications. [ + ]
Using the sea for food production
A recent study from Tufts University has suggested that farmers could shift from land to sea to help solve food security issues. [ + ]
Unilever to acquire US frozen Greek yoghurt brand
Unilever is set to acquire Yasso, a frozen Greek yoghurt brand in the US. [ + ]
Jobs and Skills Council established for manufacturing industry
The Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance has been established as the Jobs and Skills Council (JSC) for the manufacturing industry, which includes food manufacturing. [ + ]
Kerry opens manufacturing facility in Indonesia
Kerry has opened a $47.5m taste manufacturing facility in Indonesia, expanding its taste offering in South-East Asia and delivering products to growing markets. [ + ]
APPEX 2024 to hold Meat Industry Day
APPEX and Australian Meat Processor Corporation will partner to hold meat industry presentations and events alongside the 2024 Melbourne show. [ + ]
Europe approves HMO mix for infant formula
The 6'-SL HMO from Chr. Hansen has been approved for highest use levels in infant formula and follow-on formula in Europe. [ + ]
American tortilla snack expands to Aussie market
Chipoys has expanded into the retail market in Australia and New Zealand after success in Europe and the UK. [ + ]
Arnott's to make biscuits at manufacturing facility in NZ
After a 25-year hiatus, The Arnott's Group will begin manufacturing biscuits in New Zealand. [ + ]
Unilever extends agreement with Barry Callebaut
Unilever has extended its long-term global strategic agreement with Barry Callebaut Group for the supply of cocoa and chocolate. [ + ]
Disruptive food product demand declining
A Rabobank report has said that food innovation strategies will shift in coming years, driven by economic uncertainties, changed food demand and high interest rates. [ + ]
