Industry News
Fresh ideas in the Australian ginger industry
The Australian ginger industry is going through a period of change, with a new AgriFutures panel chair and R&D investment focused on innovative agtech. [ + ]
Licking lactose detection
A CSIRO-developed Cybertongue that can rapidly detect lactose and spoilt milk has just been licensed to start-up PPB Technology. [ + ]
WSU invests $5m into food security research
Western Sydney University will collaborate with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research and 13 state agricultural universities on research to address global issues of food security. [ + ]
App offers free meals to food-insecure people
A collaboration between Foodbank and an app called Y Waste Food will allow food-insecure people to access more meals left over from quick-serve restaurants, takeaways and cafes. [ + ]
Mouldy food power
Poor food preparation or packaging delayed the latest SpaceX Dragon cargo launch from Florida's Kennedy Space Center. [ + ]
Wild yeast and hotter climate wine
The presence and use of 'natural' or 'wild' yeasts during wine production is traditionally discouraged, but this may be about to change. [ + ]
Modern mango monitoring
Insights into mango growers, packers, logistics providers and retailers will follow as sensors and blockchain technology are used to monitor mangoes. [ + ]
Dairy farmers to get fairer contract terms
Five dairy processers have agreed to amend their milk supply agreements following the ACCC's concerns they were unfair to dairy farmers. [ + ]
Cargo ship carrying stink bugs turned away from NZ
Biosecurity New Zealand ordered a cargo ship to leave New Zealand waters after officers intercepted three live and 39 dead brown marmorated stink bugs. [ + ]
Infrared technology helps meat processing in Korea
Korean food supplier HJF has further expanded its offering of healthier and more ecological processed foods to customers in Asia by purchasing its second Infrabaker oven. [ + ]
Pernod Ricard Winemakers going 100% renewable energy
By the middle of next year, 2019, Pernod Ricard Winemakers will be sourcing all of its electricity from renewable sources. [ + ]
Making packaging more sustainable in NZ
A half-day training course, Introduction to Sustainable Packaging Design, will help attendees make their packaging meet environmental challenges. [ + ]
Time's up for SPC at CCA
Thirteen years and $250 million later, Coca-Cola Amatil is selling off SPC after purchasing SPC-Ardmona back in 2005. [ + ]
Food sector supports Australia's manufacturing future
The $131 billion food and beverage, grocery and fresh produce sector is important to the future of Australian manufacturing. [ + ]
Fresh Aussie vegetable exports are increasing
Demand for fresh Australian vegetables is continuing to rise, but carrots are the leading traded commodity in both value and volume, according to AUSVEG. [ + ]
