Industry News
New Zealand's strong wine industry
The country's wineries and growers have had a strong showing in 2021, in spite of the problems presented by the pandemic. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
ACCC won't fight Lion acquisition of Fermentum
The government department investigated the acquisition due to concerns of competition but in the end found no issues in the process. [ + ]
Fruit pickers now legally entitled to a minimum wage
The Fair Work Commission has ruled that fruit pickers must be paid a guaranteed minimum wage, instead of pay being based on the number of crops harvested. [ + ]
$30 million upgrade for Norco ice cream facility in Lismore
Norco is investing in a factory upgrade which is expected to increase ice cream production by an additional 20 million litres per year. [ + ]
FSANZ requests comments on new enzyme source
A call for comment has been put out by FSANZ regarding the source of an enzyme that is currently used in a variety of applications in food production. [ + ]
Reducing livestock methane with technology
A Queensland-based company is working to reduce the methane emissions of livestock through the use of chemically dosed water. [ + ]
Fonterra and VitaKey partner to enhance dairy's health benefits
Combining technology with natural New Zealand milk, the collaboration is set to further unlock the health benefits of Fonterra's probiotic strains. [ + ]
Ecofriendly distillery announced for China
Diageo will build a distillery to produce the company's first China-origin single malt whisky. [ + ]
Scientists search for impact of smoke on grapes
An American university has been granted funding to research the impact of smoke on grapes and how to prevent damage to wines. [ + ]
Understanding how consumers view sustainability
A newly published journal article outlines how consumer and dairy industry definitions of sustainability can differ. [ + ]
South Australia wins big in olive oil awards
The state represented a significant number of winners at the Australian International Olive Oil Awards. [ + ]
AFGC supports net zero commitment
Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) confirms its support for the net zero emissions target by 2050 and will work with government to achieve it. [ + ]
November dairy market holds steady
Monthly analysis shows that the dairy market will likely hold steady, despite supply issues and a change in market conditions. [ + ]
Australian wine industry must plan for shipping disruptions
The wine industry is being urged to consciously plan and collaborate in the face of disruptions in the shipping and freight industries. [ + ]
