Industry News
Label power: what's important for artisanal products?
Research reveals that 73% of consumers believe labels have the power to make craft food and drinks feel 'premium'. [ + ]
Bega's workers demand pay rise
Workers at Bega's South Coast manufacturing facility are planning industrial action unless the company provides a fair pay rise. [ + ]
Fine Food Australia reveals Best New Products of 2019
From kimchi gyoza to fish 'in' chips, the winners and finalists of the Best New Products Awards at Fine Food Australia have been announced. [ + ]
Reinventing soup using the right packaging
UK-based food manufacturer sees soup as the new 'juice', and the right packaging was essential for delivering the 'souper' product. [ + ]
Analysing food products with next generation sequencing
Lifeprint GmbH is using next generation sequencing to analyse genetic material DNA in food to detect contaminants and adulterations. [ + ]
Fake meat too salty, research finds
Meat-free alternative products are increasingly popular with consumers, but new research has found that many are packed with salt. [ + ]
Solar-powered beer for craft breweries
Independent brewers in Australia are turning to solar energy to reduce their carbon footprint and save costs. [ + ]
Wine research facility secures $11 million funding boost
The Australian Wine Research Institute will receive $11m in infrastructure funding from the state and federal governments, to support metabolomics research. [ + ]
Code of conduct for online wine sales
Australian wine producers have endorsed Retail Drinks Australia's code of conduct for the online sale and delivery of alcohol. [ + ]
Aussie shoppers don't like wasting ugly fruit
SAI Global revealed that 50% of Australian consumers want the overuse of plastic packaging and the discarding of imperfect produce in supermarkets to stop. [ + ]
Brian Walsh to step down as Chairman of Wine Australia
The Chairman of Wine Australia has announced his plans to step down from his role on 30 September 2019 with news of his successor to be announced soon. [ + ]
Government launches fund to modernise manufacturing
The recently introduced $110 million Manufacturing Modernisation Fund aims to transform Australian businesses and manufacturers, and help them thrive globally. [ + ]
Could African swine fever kill Australia's pork industry?
As African swine fever devastates China's pork industry, the Liberal National Government is fighting to prevent the disease from entering Australia. [ + ]
Frosty reception from ACCC for chilled ready meal deal
The ACCC has opposed the acquisition of Jewel Fine Foods by B&J City Kitchen, after B&J City Kitchen failed to seek clearance for the acquisition. [ + ]
DuPont wins award for its cultures
DuPont was awarded the 'Most Innovative Ingredient of the Year' award at the Fi South American tradeshow, for its Danisco VEGE cultures. [ + ]
