Industry News
Online safety session for Victorian farmers
WorkSafe Victoria is conducting an online information session to help ensure farmers have a safe and healthy harvest. [ + ]
3D printing trial begins in meat processing plants
Australian meat processors are trialling 3D printing to assess its usefulness in making equipment parts. [ + ]
Abattoir fined after worker fall
A Victorian abattoir has been fined $35,000 for failing to operate a safe workplace after a worker was injured in a fall from a loading platform. [ + ]
Study shows Australian wines raking in awards
A survey of international wine awards has tallied the countries with the most winners, as Australia clocks in at a strong sixth place. [ + ]
Agricultural sustainability standard pilot launches in Australia
The pilot will see a universal sustainability standard run in Australia, with the hope that its adoption will make sustainable farming more efficient. [ + ]
SPC completes growth capital round of funding
The company has raised over $100 million in capital, as it plans for growth into the future. [ + ]
Natural alternative for red beverages
Oterra has launched a natural alternative to Red40/Allura Red for beverages, which is called Hansen Sweet Potato FruitMax Red 116 WS. [ + ]
Added sugar labelling on NIP, new standard coming
After FSANZ released its review on how foods with added sugar are labelled, the organsation will begin work on amending the standard. [ + ]
Hannover Messe 2022 rescheduled to May/June
The German trade show was due to run in April but has been pushed back due to uncertainties surrounding COVID-19. [ + ]
Kellogg ANZ appoints new Managing Director
Experienced Kellogg Executive and FMCG industry leader Anthony Holme has been appointed as Managing Director of Kellogg Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Proper mussel cooking recommended following infections
Consumers are being reminded to cook mussels thoroughly after a spate of bacterial infections due to improper preparation. [ + ]
Food testing quality assurance program opens
The program, run by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, allows labs to prove the competence of their testing systems. [ + ]
Fine Food Sydney cancelled
Fine Food Sydney was set to run in March but has been cancelled due to the effects of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. The Melbourne event will run as planned in September. [ + ]
An anti-competitive environment is impacting the supply chain
An association for farmers in NSW has argued that the issues facing the supply chain have been allowed to occur due to an anti-competitive business environment. [ + ]
NASA seeks out-of-this-world food technology
NASA is looking for help to develop a new way of providing food for its astronauts on long-term space missions. [ + ]
