Industry News
Consumers on the lookout for "nutrient dense" products
Nutritional density, indicating high levels of nutritional content, has been pegged as an important trend for health-conscious consumers. [ + ]
FHA-Food & Beverage to be held September 2022
The Singaporean food and drink manufacturers' event is moving from March to September and will feature a newly minted online offering. [ + ]
National Traceability Accord announced
The accord offers signatories guidance on how to best and most efficiently implement traceability for the supply chain. [ + ]
Food and beverage precinct set to take off in Qld
Plans have been revealed for a food and beverage manufacturing hub to be located at Sunshine Coast Airport, which will initially focus on beverage manufacturing. [ + ]
Plant-based foods doubled in popularity over 10 years
New research suggests that plant-based alternatives have increased in popularity at an astounding rate. [ + ]
Automated insect protein factory to launch Q1 2022
The launch of a high-tech insect factory that uses artificial intelligence to produce food-grade crickets is just around the corner. [ + ]
Government sets aside $33m for food and beverage manufacturers
The funding has been granted to boost the production capacity and quality of Australian food and beverage manufacturing. [ + ]
Upcoming database collects nutrition info on branded foods
The database will feature the nutritional information from branded foods and beverages sold in Australia and will have most food information by 2023. [ + ]
New chairperson appointed to FSANZ
Glenys Beauchamp has been appointed the new chairperson of the trans-Tasman food safety regulator. [ + ]
Arnott's switches to recyclable displays
The Arnott's Group is switching to recyclable displays for all of its in-store displays in order to meet recycling targets. [ + ]
Guiding Aboriginal bushfood businesses to success
The WA Government has launched guides to help increase representation of Aboriginal businesses in the emerging bushfood industry. [ + ]
Spice industry heating up in Northern Australia
Research is being conducted in the country's warm northern regions to see how spices might be grown industrially in the area. [ + ]
Nestlé has shrunk the packaging
Nestlé is reducing the amount of plastic used in the packaging for its Bakers' Choice range, but the amount of chocolate inside remains unchanged. [ + ]
Going out to dinner — by eating at home
Food sold under restaurant branding in supermarkets and other food retailers is increasingly popular, even as restaurant dining returns. [ + ]
Danone to embrace Australasian Recycling Label
The multinational company has announced that it will utilise the Australasian Recycling Label across its entire locally made product range. [ + ]
