New opportunity for Victorian native food industry
27 February, 2020The Victorian Government is supporting the native food industry by establishing commercial native plant production, with the Djakitjuk Djanga program.
Packaging: fit for the future
27 February, 2020 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingPackaging: fit for the future will be the theme of the 2020 AIP Australasian Packaging Conference being held from 1–2 April 2020 at the Crown Promenade, Melbourne.
Fonterra revises milk collections prediction due to drought
27 February, 2020Persistent drought in key dairy farming regions has prompted Fonterra to revise its forecast milk collections, and it prepares for impact from coronavirus.
FIAL launches $500K fund for food and agribusinesses
25 February, 2020 | Supplied by: Food Innovation Australia LimitedThe Black Summer Innovation Fund launched by FIAL aims to provide grants of up to $25,000 for food and agribusinesses affected by events of national natural catastrophe.
ACCC approves Mengniu-Lion deal
25 February, 2020The ACCC has said that it will not oppose the acquisition of Lion Dairy & Drinks by China Mengniu Dairy, after considering its impact on competition.
Emma & Tom's partners with Foodbank Victoria
25 February, 2020The partnership will see money donated to Foodbank Victoria with each bottle of Emma & Tom's sold; the bottles will also feature the foodbank's logo.
Prepared meals sector gathers strength in China
24 February, 2020The prepared meals sector is predicted to grow at a CAGR of 7.4% from 2018–2023, according to a report released by GlobalData.
Unilever to stop marketing ice cream to kids
20 February, 2020Unilever plans to stop marketing its ice cream products to kids under 12, with every ice cream in Wall's kids' range to have no more than 110 calories.
Aquaculture growth in Qld
20 February, 2020The annual Aquaculture Production Summary has revealed significant growth in the Queensland aquaculture industry.
Drought, bushfires and coronavirus lead to summer slump
18 February, 2020Although the food and beverage index remains strong, Ai Group's Australian Performance of Business Index indicates a summer slump overall.
Nut of note: macadamia relaunch
13 February, 2020A group of macadamia producers has relaunched under a new, grower-owned brand — Marquis Macadamias.
Implications of Coronavirus (COVID-19) for food processing
13 February, 2020 by QAPartners | Supplied by: Quality AssociatesFood manufacturers and businesses must review and revise their food safety management framework, due to the recent outbreak of novel coronavirus.
FSANZ reviewing standards for 'high-risk' horticulture
12 February, 2020 | Supplied by: Food Standards Australia New ZealandFSANZ is calling for comment on a proposal to develop processing standards for 'high-risk' horticulture including leafy vegies, melons and berries.
$1 million package to support Qld beekeepers
12 February, 2020A $1 million support package for Queensland's beekeeping industry will fund the waiver for permit fees and provide free access to bee feed sugar.
Third annual Beamex Users Group meeting
12 February, 2020 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty LtdThe third annial Beamex Users Group meeting will be held on 24–25 February 2020 and is free for all to attend.
