Industry News
The digital future of Australian manufacturing
The Modern Manufacturing Town Hall is an event that will show how the future of manufacturing revolves around smart automation and digital integration. [ + ]
Australian research could herald future safety of bananas
Researchers are working hard to develop bananas that are resistant to the highly infectious and persistent Panama disease. [ + ]
New framework for steviol glycosides
The International Stevia Council has announced that Codex recently adopted the Framework for Steviol Glycosides, which includes four different production technologies. [ + ]
WA avocados set to be a smash in Japan
Western Australian avocados are expected to be a hit in Japan, where they are featuring at a WA trade show in Tokyo. [ + ]
Researchers help onion producers reduce Salmonella risks
Salmonella contamination of bulb onions caused recalls across the US and Canada in 2020, so researchers now plan to help onion producers solve the problem. [ + ]
CitrusWatch: citrus disease surveillance program launched
The program will see surveillance against citrus pathogens cast wide across Australia in a bid to ensure that the industry is protected against disease threats. [ + ]
Nestlé develops healthy grain ratio concept
The concept helps consumers understand the ratio of fibre, sugars and carbohydrates, a good balance of which is needed in a healthy diet. [ + ]
Robern Menz rebrands as Menz Confectionery
The South Australian chocolate and confectionery manufacturer has refreshed its image with a new name, logo and tagline. [ + ]
The nutritional upside of eating insects
Scientists have analysed insect proteins to understand their composition and how best to integrate them into Western diets. [ + ]
Photonic application project could benefit food industry
A UK-based project is exploring optical frequency comb (OFC) technology and the development of many practical applications such as sensing for the food industry. [ + ]
Coles opens new round of grants for sustainable innovation
Coles is providing grants of up to $500,000 for successful applicants as part of a program to drive new technological advances, products and processes. [ + ]
Australia and NZ: 2nd in the world at Worldstar Packaging Awards
Australian and New Zealand companies have won 27 awards across 12 categories at the 2022 WorldStar Packaging Awards; second in the world behind Germany. [ + ]
Peak food bodies endorse critical worker COVID-19 changes
The AMIC and AFGC have given the recent rule changes for critical workers a positive reception. [ + ]
Researchers develop antimicrobial food packaging
The packaging is able to kill commonly encountered bacteria that are harmful to human health, and can keep food fresher than other options. [ + ]
AUSPACK 2022: now open for registrations
Registrations for the AUSPACK 2022 processing and packaging trade event being held in Melbourne this May are now open. [ + ]
