Industry News
Need for better seafood labels and tighter laws — AMCS
Marine conservationists say that threatened and endangered fish species are ending up on our dinner plates in Australia. [ + ]
Tas dairy farmer uses DNA testing for herd management
Dairy Plains Tasmania is using a DNA testing tool for driving genetic gain and better herd management. [ + ]
Path to carbon-neutral red meat by 2030, webinar
ICMJ will be holding a webinar this month to discuss practical steps available to the red meat industry to achieve its goal of carbon neutrality by 2030. [ + ]
In a flip: Pacific oyster farming technology
Oyster production receives an $11 million funding boost to roll out 'flip farming' technology in New Zealand. [ + ]
Research paves way for WA's next healthiest apple
New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) is paving the way for Western Australia's next 'super healthy' apple. [ + ]
Ingredients labelling: keep it clear
A recent survey has revealed that consumers are less likely to buy products if they contain ingredients on the label that they don't recognise. [ + ]
Montague's stone fruit grader to be operational by Jan 2021
Fruit grower Montague is currently constructing an expansive new fruit processing facility in Narre Warren North in Victoria. [ + ]
The pea protein market on the rise
The growing shift towards plant-based and lactose- and gluten-free diets is predicted to drive demand for yellow pea protein. [ + ]
Nespresso to make all products carbon neutral by 2022
Nespresso aims to make every cup of Nespresso coffee, both for at home and for professional customers, carbon neutral by 2022. [ + ]
Woolworths launches recyclable meat trays
Woolworths has launched recyclable paper meat trays across a selection of its own-brand beef nationally as it looks to introduce more sustainable packaging. [ + ]
Slower growing broilers are healthier, have higher welfare — study
An independent commercial-scale farm trial has found that slower growing broiler chickens are healthier than conventional breeds of birds. [ + ]
Fonterra goes full steam ahead on pellet fuel
New Zealand dairy cooperative Fonterra is set to go full steam ahead on wood pellets at its Te Awamutu site, with commissioning underway. [ + ]
Snack food maker fined $80,000 for workplace incident
After a worker was crushed while cleaning at a food manufacturing business in Victoria, the company has been fined for failure to provide a safe system of work. [ + ]
From grape waste to regenerative wine bottle
RMIT students have developed a regenerative wine bottle from the solid remains of grapes after vinification. [ + ]
Top food and drink brands in 2020
Coca-Cola retains the soft drinks title while Yili overtakes Danone in the dairy brand category, according to the Brand Finance Food & Drink 2020 report. [ + ]
