Industry News
Mandatory Food and Grocery Code, now open for comment
The Australian Government has released an exposure draft of the new mandatory Food and Grocery Code, which is open for comments until 18 October 2024. [ + ]
ACCC takes Woolworths and Coles to court over price claims
The ACCC has commenced separate proceedings against Woolworths Group and Coles Supermarkets Australia for allegedly misleading with some discount pricing claims. [ + ]
Coles opens high-tech fulfilment centre in greater Melbourne
Transitioning from a local to central fulfilment model, Coles opens its first CFC which has a 'hive' of 700 bots that can complete online orders in five minutes. [ + ]
ACCC proposes to deny industry code on marketing of infant formula
After an independent review, the ACCC is set to deny authorisation of the voluntary MAIF Agreement, which seeks to restrict the advertising and promotion of infant formula. [ + ]
Edible coatings to extend shelf life of produce
Researchers have identified a method for extending the shelf life of produce using an edible coating made from chitosan and beeswax. [ + ]
Australia–UAE trade deal could benefit Aussie food producers
With potential tariff savings of $50m a year, Australia's first FTA with a Middle Eastern nation could boost Aussie food exports of fresh produce and meat. [ + ]
Fibre-based caps and closures under testing for beverage bottles
A sustainable option for bottle caps and closures has been developed using Pulpac's fibre-based ‘Dry Molded Fiber’ technology, which is currently being tested with Bottle Collective. [ + ]
Aussie cold brew nitro tea maker to boost production after capital raise
Cold brew nitro tea producer East Forged has completed a $1.5 million capital raise led by GMAA with aims to boost production and tap into key Asian markets. [ + ]
Schmackos dog treats now packaged with 60% recycled content
Mars Petcare's dog food treat brand in Australia and NZ is now packaged using 60% recycled food-grade plastic. [ + ]
Fonterra invests around NZ$150m for new cool store in NZ
Dairy Co-op Fonterra has announced a further investment in its operations with around NZ$150 million earmarked for a new cool store at its Whareroa site. [ + ]
First drinks at Suntory Oceania's beverage facility in Qld
V Energy is the first drink brand to be rolled off the production line at Suntory's +$400 million multi-beverage manufacturing facility in Queensland. [ + ]
FSANZ call for industry comment on agvet chemicals in food
FSANZ is calling for comment on a proposal to amend the schedule for agvet chemicals in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. [ + ]
CCEP Australia on target for 100% renewable electricity by start of 2025
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is on target to use 100% renewable electricity across its Australian operations one year ahead of schedule, on 1 January 2025. [ + ]
FSANZ call for industry comment on food made from GM sugar beet line
FSANZ is calling for comment on an application to permit the sale and use of food made from a new genetically modified sugar beet. [ + ]
Harmonising food import and export standards: global meeting
Food regulators from around the world are gathering in Cairns this week for the 27th Codex Committee on Food Import and Export Inspection and Certification Systems. [ + ]
