Industry News
A tale of two industries: beverage success while food finding its feet
A review of Australian SMBs by software firm Unleashed showed beverages have champagne on ice, while the food manufacturing sector remains in a tough spot. [ + ]
Milo factory in Smithtown gets a $32m boost
Nestlé Australia has announced a $32m investment in its Smithtown factory in NSW, in order to boost production capacity of the company's Milo product here in Australia. [ + ]
Result Group expands Sustainability Corner at APPEX 2024
Result Group has announced the inclusion of additional associations in the Sustainability Corner at APPEX 2024. [ + ]
New inquiry — the role of Australian agriculture in Southeast Asia
The Australian Parliament's Agriculture Committee has commenced an inquiry into the role of Australian agriculture in Southeast Asian markets and is calling for submissions from interested stakeholders. [ + ]
Paddock-to-plate traceability protocol being developed from trials
The Australian Agricultural Traceability Protocol is being developed to improve the accuracy, verifiability and confidence in ESG reporting and accreditation. [ + ]
Chadwicks to showcase sustainable lidding solutions at APPEX
Chadwicks is set to showcase its latest sustainable lidding solutions at APPEX in Melbourne from 12–15 March. [ + ]
Dairy facts can make consumers buy more milk, study finds
A new consumer study looked at how their behaviour is influenced after viewing infographics and educational material about dairy's nutritional benefits. [ + ]
Improving the shelf life of mushrooms
Customised modified atmosphere packaging films have been developed to preserve fresh whole and sliced white mushrooms and whole exotic mushrooms. [ + ]
Fonterra's ingredients brand launches carbon footprint tool
Fonterra's ingredients and solutions brand, NZMP, has launched a tool that is designed to provide an emissions profile of individual New Zealand NZMP products. [ + ]
Cargill and ENOUGH expand alt-protein partnership
Cargill and fermented protein maker ENOUGH are expanding their current partnership to help further innovation of alternative meat and dairy solutions. [ + ]
Workshop designed to help boost native food markets
Around 70 native foods business practitioners attended the inaugural First Nations Native Food Blockchain Workshop at Healesville last week. [ + ]
Creating future foods using precision fermentation at Mackay pilot plant
A $3.9m upgrade of the QUT Mackay Renewable Biocommodities Pilot Plant into a food-grade compliant facility will enable the industry to fast-track novel food ingredient development at scale. [ + ]
Norco's lactose-free milk is a winner at 2024 Australian Grand Dairy Awards
Norco Lactose Free Full Cream Milk has been awarded Champion at the 2024 Australian Grand Dairy Awards. [ + ]
Plain English allergen labelling now in effect in NZ
New requirements for the plain English labelling of allergens in food have now come into effect in New Zealand. [ + ]
Camel milk products win a trifecta at the Sydney Royal Cheese and Dairy Show
Queensland's Summer Land Camels has won gold for its camel milk, silver for its camel milk feta and bronze for its camel milk powder at the 2024 Sydney Royal Cheese and Dairy Show. [ + ]
