Industry News
The show must go on: Foodservice Australia still running
Foodservice Australia will be running in Sydney from 8–10 November, for attendees who work in a food or hospitality business. [ + ]
SA Police investigates food contamination incidents
South Australian police are investigating an incident where a needle was found in a mandarin, after similar food contamination was revealed at another supermarket. [ + ]
Lund University, Tetra Pak sign 5-year partnership agreement
Lund University and Tetra Pak will collaborate to create new industry–academia development opportunities, addressing areas like circular and bio-based economies. [ + ]
Mars Wrigley boosts local chocolate factory
Mars Wrigley Australia will invest $300,000 to bring new technologies to its chocolate factory in Ballarat and launches M&M's Pretzel. [ + ]
Cherry on top: global cherry export project launched in NZ
New Zealand horticultural consultancy Hortinvest will manage Deep Creek Fruits, a consolidation of two large-scale cherry developments in Central Otago, NZ. [ + ]
WA meat processor welcomes $300K state government grant
Western Meat Packers Group has received a $300,000 state government grant, which will help maximise yields from each beef animal and open up new markets. [ + ]
Study finds health foods big on buzzwords
A University of Sydney study has found that healthy snack foods contain more buzzwords than their non-health counterparts, despite being only slightly healthier. [ + ]
4 million Aussies self-diagnosing food allergies, study reveals
Research has revealed that more than 4 million Australians are self-diagnosing food allergies and intolerances. [ + ]
Effects of insect meal, microalgae on poultry meat quality
Researchers have investigated whether alternative protein sources such as insect and microalgae alter meat quality when fed to chickens. [ + ]
Acrylamide-reducing yeast now 'organic' in EU
Kerry's Acryleast, a clean-label, non-GMO yeast enzyme that reduces acrylamide in food and beverage products, is now deemed 'organic suitable' in the EU. [ + ]
Chocolate maker Barry Callebaut buys GKC Foods (Australia)
Chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut completes acquisition of GKC Foods (Australia), a producer of chocolate, coatings and fillings. [ + ]
Aussie wine consumption stable during COVID-19 lockdown
Research from the University of South Australia has shown that wine consumption rates have maintained steady pre-COVID-19 rates, even during lockdown. [ + ]
Consumers just like beer, regardless of bitterness source
A study could help in quality assurance at breweries, as it found beer consumers could be more forgiving than previously believed when it comes to bitterness. [ + ]
Conviction in NZ for selling potentially hazardous goat meat
A dairy owner and company in New Zealand have been convicted for processing and selling goat meat outside of food safety rules and having unhygienic practices. [ + ]
Farmers can now grow food-grade wheatgrass
A food-grade wheatgrass variety called MN-Clearwater has been released for public use. The variety can provide new flavours for food products. [ + ]
