Larger crop of sweeter stone fruit for summer
10 November, 2023Montague is gearing up for a much larger stone fruit crop in 2023/24 than it saw last year, with sweeter peaches, plums and nectarines due to favourable weather conditions.
A fruitful partnership for testing food and beverage tech
03 October, 2023HRS Heat Exchangers' R&D partnership showcases the latest thermal food and drink technologies and allows for fruitful customer trials.
Key Technology Herbert OCULUS optical sorter for whole potatoes
01 February, 2023Key Technology has released its Herbert OCULUS optical sorter, suitable for fresh market potatoes or whole potatoes prior to processing.
KRONEN MPC 100 pineapple chunk cutter
09 December, 2022The MPC 100 pineapple chunk cutter combines two processing steps in one device to produce bite-sized pineapple chunks.
New Directors appointed to AUSVEG Board
28 November, 2022Following a Board Meeting and Annual General Meeting held in Sydney on 24 November 2022, AUSVEG has welcomed the appointment of new Grower Directors.
McCain Foods introduces Regen Fries
21 November, 2022Prepared potato product maker McCain Foods is making fries using potatoes from regenerative farming.
Passionfruit antioxidant for edible food coatings
18 November, 2022Passionfruit peels have potential for an edible food coating, which could help to reduce spoilage and plastic packaging in supply chains.
Mexican wholesaler makes a move into salad processing
14 November, 2022Given the growing demand for ready-to-eat salads, a Mexican wholesaler decided to join the fresh-cut sector and now has plans for further expansion.
A cool $6.4m investment into climate change research
06 October, 2022Aussie horticulture growers in cooler climates can participate in a $6.4m research trial program to help the industry adapt to climate change.
How juicy! — mango season is back
05 October, 2022Australian Mango season has begun and Australians can expect the fruit to start hitting supermarket shelves across the country.
Chickpeas market to reach US$17.8 billion by 2031
28 September, 2022According 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.
Food fermentation research project aims to improve health
26 September, 2022The European Cooperation in Science and Technology is funding project PIMENTO to promote innovation in fermented foods.
Researchers find the foodchain soiled by plastics
23 September, 2022A 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?
23 September, 2022Researchers have discovered natural sweeteners in citrus, providing opportunities for a natural sugar substitute in the food and beverage industry.
Cream of the oat crop from Sydney Uni
21 September, 2022Sarah Qian is a self-confessed foodie vegan whose graduation story is far from ordinary — she's now created a startup that makes oat-based cream cheese.
