Industry News
New manufacturing network aims to help Aussie businesses
The Australian Manufacturing Capability Network (AMCN) is now actively collaborating with SMEs to help them commercialise products and services. [ + ]
Greater Shepparton shines as a regional hub for food and grocery manufacturing
Dubbed the 'Food Bowl of Australia', the regional hub of Greater Shepparton was highlighted at a joint event by Community for Greater Shepparton and AFGC. [ + ]
WA food scientist receives Keith Farrer Award for 2024
Murdoch University Associate Professor Vicky Solah has been awarded the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology Keith Farrer Award for 2024. [ + ]
Research: Turning food waste into fish food
A jade perch fish and aquaponics trial with the CSIRO has validated the ability of Food Recycle's technologies to turn commercial food waste into animal feed. [ + ]
Using AI algorithm to improve strawberry disease detection
Scientists have developed an AI system that uses an algorithm and high-resolution images to detect leaf wetness and maximise strawberry yields. [ + ]
Fonterra whips up NZ$150m for UHT cream plant in NZ
Fonterra is set to invest $150 million to build a new UHT cream plant at its Edendale site in Southland to meet growing demand, especially in Asian markets. [ + ]
Zeroing in on sustainable wines in NZ
New Zealand Winegrowers has released a roadmap that sets out how the NZ wine industry can reach its goal of net zero by 2050. [ + ]
Noodle lab for AEGIC in Western Australia
AEGIC now has new laboratories at the Sustainable Innovative Food Technology (SIFT) facility, which will be used by its WA-based noodle and Asian product specialists. [ + ]
Call for comment on GM processing aid for baking and brewing
FSANZ is calling for submissions on an application to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to permit a new genetically modified processing aid. [ + ]
Winners wrap: ABA packaging scholarship winners announced
The ABA, in partnership with the AIP, has announced the winners of the 2024 annual packaging scholarship program from ANZ. [ + ]
Fonterra investing NZ$75m to expand its protein ingredients
Fonterra is set to expand its Studholme site in NZ to create a hub for high-value enhanced proteins. [ + ]
FSANZ call for industry comment on use of processing aid
FSANZ is calling for submissions on an application to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to permit a new processing aid. [ + ]
Packaging prowess: APCO 2024 award finalists announced
APCO has announced the shortlisted finalists for the 2024 APCO Awards, recognising companies that have innovated within the sustainable packaging sector. [ + ]
AI-enabled freezers help boost ice cream sales
There's more than just ice cream in many of Unilever's freezer cabinets, which are now using AI tech to track stock levels in real time. [ + ]
Wheat processor constructs silo building in Germany
Wheat processor Crespel & Deiters Group is constructing an €18.5m silo building in Germany to expand its storage and handling capacities. [ + ]
