Industry News
ARENA grants for businesses using renewables in new ways
A meat processing facility, smallgoods maker, winery and cheese plant are some of the recipients of 10 ARENA grants awarded to support novel renewable energy solutions. [ + ]
Research: Protecting Australia's prawn industry
A water sampling method projected to slash biosecurity costs and protect Australia's prawn farm industry from pathogens will be put to the test. [ + ]
Sensor designed to detect foodborne pathogens faster
A 3D-printed chip sensor has been designed to rapidly test for multiple pathogens simultaneously, potentially reducing foodborne illness. [ + ]
Fish sourced from farms surpassed fisheries for first time
Charles Darwin University Professor of Tropical Aquaculture comments on the United Nations' 2024 The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture report. [ + ]
Aged to perfection: 2000-year-old wine discovery
A white wine over 2000 years old, of Andalusian origin, is claimed to be the oldest wine ever discovered. [ + ]
Supermarkets could face hefty fines for non-compliance under new code
The Albanese government will strengthen the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct, accepting all 11 recommendations of a recent independent review by Dr Craig Emerson. [ + ]
Mettler-Toledo opens its ANZ head office in Melbourne
Designed to enhance its operational efficiency, the new Mettler-Toledo head office includes two cutting-edge laboratories and a platform to showcase its latest products and solutions. [ + ]
Sugar-reduction technology for fruit ice creams and sorbets
Better Juice has expanded its patented sugar-reduction technology to lower the sugar loads in fruit sorbets. [ + ]
Mega solar farm for Casella Family Brands' winery
Trinasolar has helped Casella Family Brands introduce a large 5.7 MW solar farm near its winery production site in Yenda, NSW. [ + ]
Research shows why we should be going nuts for weight loss
A handful of nuts could be the next best thing when it comes to weight loss, according to research from the University of South Australia. [ + ]
US$14.8 million partnership on precision fermented food
University of Illinois researchers and partners in Singapore are working towards creating food building blocks at the microbial level. [ + ]
Qld mango farmers strike gold
A Queensland couple who changed careers from mining and media to become mango growers have been named Honey Gold Grower of the Year by Piñata Farms. [ + ]
Environment ministers discuss soft plastic recycling pathway
The AFGC welcomed ministers' comments today (21 June) which support ongoing work on an industry-led scheme to recycle soft plastics back into food-grade packaging. [ + ]
NZ liquor importer and distributor fined
An Auckland liquor importer and distributor have been fined for attempting to sell liquor without legitimate bottle labels. [ + ]
Arnott's and Cargill drive eco safe canola production
The Arnott's Group is a partner of Cargill's SustainConnect program, which aims to enhance the production of sustainable canola oil in Australia. [ + ]
