Ban on concentrated caffeine products proposed — call for comment
01 November, 2019FSANZ is calling for comment on a proposal to ban the retail sale of pure and highly concentrated caffeine food products in Australia and New Zealand.
Top food and beverage trends for 2020
29 October, 2019Innova Market Insights has predicted food, beverage and nutrition trends for 2020, with 'Storytelling: Winning with Words' leading the list.
Adelaide will host World Potato Congress in 2023
29 October, 2019Adelaide has been selected to host the World Potato Congress in 2023 — an event that is expected to generate $4.5 million for the state's economy.
Dairy industry code of conduct exposure draft released
28 October, 2019The Australian dairy industry mandatory code of conduct exposure draft has been released, with the code due to come into effect in January 2020.
Improving supply chains for Qld horticulture producers
28 October, 2019CQUniversity is leading a survey to investigate whether improving supply chains could increase returns for Queensland horticulture producers.
Tetra Pak wins Product Footprinting award
23 October, 2019 | Supplied by: Tetra PakTetra Pak received the Product Footprinting award at Carbon Trust's Annual Corporate Sustainability Summit, in recognition of its plant-based packages.
Fonterra appoints new COO
17 October, 2019 | Supplied by: Fonterra Brands Australia Pty LtdFonterra has appointed Fraser Whineray in the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer. Whineray will commence his role in early 2020.
Dairy prices are steady, says global dairy commodity update
16 October, 2019 | Supplied by: Maxum Foods Pty LtdThe global milk supply is growing gradually despite slowing trade, according to a global dairy commodity update published by Maxum Foods.
Is this the best fish and chips shop in the country?
14 October, 2019A Queensland seafood store owned by a couple who both have PhDs in fisheries science has won the Australian Fish and Chips Award.
tna founders appointed to Australian society of honour
10 October, 2019 | Supplied by: TNA Solutions Pty LtdNadia and Alf Taylor, founders of tna solutions, appointed AM of the Order of Australia for the philanthropic efforts of the Nadia and Alf Taylor Foundation.
Australian PMI reports growth in food and beverage sector
10 October, 2019 | Supplied by: Australian Industry GroupThe Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) indicated that the food and beverage sector reported growth in September 2019.
Binge drinking on decline, report reveals
09 October, 2019Data from IARD confirms that although binge drinking has decreased to 13% in Australia over the last decade, 58% of adults still think it is on the rise.
New Chair to safeguard meat and seafood in Victoria
08 October, 2019PrimeSafe, Victoria's meat and safety regulator, has appointed public servant Alison Stone as its new chair.
Australia boosts border inspections as swine fever looms
03 October, 2019Australian biosecurity officials are practising constant vigilance as African swine fever moves through Asia, devastating pig herds and production in China.
Fonterra reduces its global ambitions
01 October, 2019 | Supplied by: Fonterra Brands Australia Pty LtdFonterra has revealed plans to reduce its global outreach and focus on local production after sustaining losses from its overseas ventures.
