Industry News
Australian beverage companies increase sugar reduction target
A group of Australia's largest soft drink makers has committed to increase its Sugar Reduction Pledge from 20 to 25% by 2025 for all non-alcohol beverages. [ + ]
SafeWork NSW machine safety compliance visits underway
SafeWork NSW is visiting manufacturers in the Sydney metropolitan area to ensure machine safety. [ + ]
Keeping chicken affordable in times of major cost and supply challenges
The latest poultry report from Rabobank indicates that the outlook for the global poultry industry remains strong despite cost and supply challenges. [ + ]
NZ wine industry welcomes increased seasonal worker cap
New Zealand Winegrowers welcomes the announcement that the government has increased the RSE cap to 19,000, providing 3000 additional places. [ + ]
Chickpeas market to reach US$17.8 billion by 2031
According to the latest report by Fact.MR, the global chickpeas market is expected to experience above-average growth, reaching US$17.8 billion by 2031. [ + ]
FSANZ 2022 stakeholder satisfaction survey open
The 2022 Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) stakeholder satisfaction survey is open from 26 September to 21 November 2022. [ + ]
Pierre Pienaar recognised in packaging hall of fame
The AIP is pleased to advise that its Education Director has been recognised in the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute hall of fame in the US. [ + ]
Gassed about beef — serving up methane-reduced beef
The first beef to be produced using methane-reducing Asparagopsis feed supplement, from CH4 Global, was served to the public on 27 September. [ + ]
Unilever CEO announces intention to retire at end of 2023
Unilever CEO Alan Jope intends to retire from the company at the end of 2023, five years after being appointed in January 2019. [ + ]
Champagne on a mission to space
Maison Mumm has revealed its first champagne bottle and tasting experience designed for space travel and human spaceflight. [ + ]
Fonterra to keep Australian business
Fonterra has confirmed that it will keep its Australian business, after reporting a normalised profit after tax of NZ$591 million for financial year 2021–22. [ + ]
Food fermentation research project aims to improve health
The European Cooperation in Science and Technology is funding project PIMENTO to promote innovation in fermented foods. [ + ]
Researchers find the foodchain soiled by plastics
A study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that lettuce can take up nanoplastics from the soil and transfer them into the food chain. [ + ]
A sugar substitute in citrus — how sweet is that?
Researchers have discovered natural sweeteners in citrus, providing opportunities for a natural sugar substitute in the food and beverage industry. [ + ]
Intent Group joins Argon & Co ANZ
Global management consultancy firm Argon & Co announced that it has been joined by Intent Group in New Zealand. [ + ]
