Industry News
Enartis to acquire Parsec in a wine industry deal
Enartis has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire 100% of Parsec, a manufacturer of integrated control systems for the wine sector. [ + ]
FMCG Industry Solutions acquires Ozflow Australia
FMCG Industry Solutions has acquired Ozflow Australia, a supplier of hygienic-by-design industrial floor drains and channels for the food and beverage industry. [ + ]
Not all processed fats are bad, study finds
A UK study into two types of industrially processed hard fats, which are widely used in the food industry, found that they are unlikely to affect heart health in the short term. [ + ]
Food quality testing laboratory being opened in Victoria
Anton Paar Australia and La Trobe University are opening a new laboratory this month, which is dedicated to formulation development and food quality testing. [ + ]
Getting the right balance of water content in butter
Moisture content of butter must be carefully balanced in order to achieve optimum taste, texture and profitability — microwave technology can help with real-time monitoring. [ + ]
What's on trend in the food supplements & nutrition market?
To celebrate National Nutrition Week, Tetra Pak has released new research on the consumer trends driving the global and Australian food supplements and nutrition (FSN) market. [ + ]
New standard for edible bird's nest products
Singapore has introduced a national standard using near-infrared spectroscopy to authenticate edible bird's nest products. [ + ]
Kardex opens office in Sydney
Swiss Intralogistics solutions provider Kardex has opened its Australian office in Sydney, with songs played on traditional Swiss Alphorns. [ + ]
Eriez appoints Vietnam country manager to advance APAC expansion
Eriez has named Chien Dang Tran as Country Manager in Vietnam to assist with providing separation technologies tailored to the region. [ + ]
Reimagined frozen foods on trend in next Cultivate program
Seedlab Australia has announced the next wave of FMCG businesses joining its 12th round of the Cultivate program, including four that already supply Woolworths. [ + ]
Wild Japanese fruit used in new wine grape variety
Okayama University of Science has developed a new wine grape variety named 'Muscat Shiragai', which incorporates wild genetic traits. [ + ]
Market access for Australian blueberries in Vietnam
The Australian Government has secured an export deal for blueberry producers in Vietnam, which is expected to generate trade worth approximately $22m over 5 years. [ + ]
Dairy-origin beef approach: risks and rewards
According to a recent RaboResearch report, dairy-beef is emerging as an opportunity to enhance value, reduce waste and reshape global beef supply chains. [ + ]
South Australian bakery appoints new CEO
Vili’s Family Bakery has appointed a new CEO to lead its next phase of growth and expansion into national and international markets. [ + ]
Resourcefulness, inclusivity and AI 'shuffling': 3 major trends for F&B
Market analytics company Mintel has highlighted key predictions in the food and beverage market that tap into consumers' desire for resilience, healthy alternatives and new sensory experiences. [ + ]
