Industry News
ACCC approves Mengniu-Lion deal
The ACCC has said that it will not oppose the acquisition of Lion Dairy & Drinks by China Mengniu Dairy, after considering its impact on competition. [ + ]
Emma & Tom's partners with Foodbank Victoria
The partnership will see money donated to Foodbank Victoria with each bottle of Emma & Tom's sold; the bottles will also feature the foodbank's logo. [ + ]
FIAL launches $500K fund for food and agribusinesses
The Black Summer Innovation Fund launched by FIAL aims to provide grants of up to $25,000 for food and agribusinesses affected by events of national natural catastrophe. [ + ]
Aussie food manufacturers failing to stop the salt
Research has revealed that Australian food manufacturers are not adhering to the voluntary commitments to reduce the salt levels of their products. [ + ]
Prepared meals sector gathers strength in China
The prepared meals sector is predicted to grow at a CAGR of 7.4% from 2018–2023, according to a report released by GlobalData. [ + ]
Fruit carrying citrus disease intercepted at border
Fruit carrying the citrus canker pathogen has been intercepted by Australian biosecurity officers, preventing a repeat of an earlier outbreak in 2004. [ + ]
Unilever to stop marketing ice cream to kids
Unilever plans to stop marketing its ice cream products to kids under 12, with every ice cream in Wall's kids' range to have no more than 110 calories. [ + ]
Chocolate: the sweet taste of... chemistry?
What makes chocolate so irresistible? It could be the chemical compounds commonly found in cacao beans, such as theobromine and epicatechin. [ + ]
Aquaculture growth in Qld
The annual Aquaculture Production Summary has revealed significant growth in the Queensland aquaculture industry. [ + ]
Pulse crop breakthrough sowing the seeds for change
A technique developed by researchers from the University of Western Australia could speed up the development of seeds, leading to more abundant pulse crops. [ + ]
Key topics revealed for Sustainable Foods Summit 2020
The Sustainable Foods Summit will take place in March 2020 and will cover a range of topics, including ethical sourcing and sustainable ingredients. [ + ]
Wine industry responds to mandatory pregnancy labels
Australian Grape & Wine has criticised FSANZ over its mandatory pregnancy warning labels for wine, as they could cost the wine industry thousands. [ + ]
AIP packaging conference program now available
With 60 speakers from nine countries, the provisional program for the biennial 2020 AIP Australasian Packaging Conference has now been released. [ + ]
Drought, bushfires and coronavirus lead to summer slump
Although the food and beverage index remains strong, Ai Group's Australian Performance of Business Index indicates a summer slump overall. [ + ]
$3 million dairy processing facility opening in North Qld
Mungalli Creek Dairy's new $3 million facility will allow the business to process more milk, yoghurt and cheese, meaning more jobs for the Tropical North. [ + ]
