Industry News
Coca-Cola to exit beer and cider market in Australia
A new strategy sees Coca-Cola move on from the brewing business, as it looks to sell its craft beer outfit Feral Brewing Company. [ + ]
Australians drank responsibly during lockdowns
An analysis of wastewater by the Australian Government shows Australians drank responsibly, allaying fears of overconsumption during lockdowns. [ + ]
Product of the Year winners announced
The 37 products, spanning over 30 categories, were selected by a panel of judges and voted on by over 5000 consumers. [ + ]
Researchers breed sorghum for puffy popped properties
Researchers in Texas are developing a sorghum crop that is ideal for popping and may be beneficial in other food applications such as museli bars and sweets. [ + ]
Company fined for illegally selling imported food
The company had been selling and distributing food without being approved to do so under Australia's biosecurity laws. [ + ]
New partnership to see prebiotic ingredient on ANZ shores
The prebiotic ingredient Bimuno might soon be distributed to food manufacturers after a partnership was announced with a local distributor. [ + ]
Panel to be established over Australia–China wine dispute
The establishment of the panel concerns economic actions taken by China regarding Australian wine imports. [ + ]
Three major food trends for 2022
A newly published report outlines three trends in food that will be seen around the world in 2022. [ + ]
Australian Government releases its net zero plan
The Australian Government has released its plan for how the country will reach net zero emissions by 2050. [ + ]
Scientists develop test to detect toxic chemical in honey
The technique is fast and requires only a minimal amount of material to perform, potentially allowing for easy and widespread use in food manufacturing. [ + ]
NZ wine industry to see boon from UK FTA
The United Kingdom and New Zealand have reached an agreement in principle for a free trade agreement that would significantly reduce tariffs. [ + ]
Nestlé rolls out its 80% recycled aluminium capsules
Nestlé has announced it is increasing the use of recycled materials across its café-inspired coffee portfolio. [ + ]
Australian Food Pact to halve food waste by 2030
Major food businesses in Australia have signed a pact to work collaboratively to halve food waste in Australia by 2030. [ + ]
Wine by-product pomace might be nutritional goldmine
Scientists think the slush that is produced during the early stages of winemaking could be a sustainable source of useful nutritious compounds. [ + ]
Australian food manufacturing cluster to run on green hydrogen
The food manufacturing cluster located in the NSW Hunter and Central Coast region will use green hydrogen technology from Star Scientific for a carbon-free heat source. [ + ]
