Industry News
Enhancing fresh produce safety with edible wax technology
An edible wax coating technology with added benefits has been developed to boost safety of fresh produce, providing protection against bacteria and fungi. [ + ]
The secret to a good cup of tea
Most people would think the secret behind a good cup of tea is the tea variety, but a new study in China reveals another key ingredient could influence tea quality. [ + ]
Fonterra to merge its New Zealand and Australian businesses
NZ dairy co-operative Fonterra has announced a trans-Tasman merge of its New Zealand and Australia business units to become Fonterra Oceania. [ + ]
First act in ACT's new approach to local food production
Natural Capital Economics has been contracted to deliver a study into the food system in the ACT as a guide for the state government's local food production strategy. [ + ]
Betta Milk dairy factory closure, AWU working to save jobs
Bega Group is planning to close the Betta Milk dairy processing factory in Burnie, North West Tasmania. [ + ]
Pāmu Farms of New Zealand announces half-year result
Pāmu Farms of New Zealand announced a fall in profit due to challenges such as a sharp reversal in global dairy prices, plummeting lamb prices and adverse weather events. [ + ]
AIP and Empauer partner on LCA Decision Package for SMEs
The AIP has joined with sustainability software company Empauer to provide a Life Cycle Assessment Decision Package tailored for small to medium enterprises. [ + ]
New food hub for alternative protein development in the US
GEA is investing EUR18 million in a technology centre for alternative proteins to meat, dairy, seafood and egg in the US. [ + ]
GM variety of Cavendish bananas gets approval in Australia
The Australian Government has issued QUT a licence to commercially release QCAV-4, a genetically modified (GM) variety of Cavendish banana. [ + ]
The 'plant-wearable' pesticide sensor
Brazilian researchers have developed a sensor that can be placed directly on the surface of a vegetable or fruit to detect the presence of pesticides. [ + ]
Serving up the next alt-protein — cell-cultured beef rice
Korean scientists have added a new recipe to the list of alternative proteins by growing animal muscle and fat cells inside rice to improve its nutritional value. [ + ]
A-peeling technology being developed for banana processing
A $2m program is developing robotic technology to help automate repetitive banana processing, known as banana 'de-handing'. [ + ]
The secret ingredient for reduced-sugar chocolate with flavour
The secret to making chocolate with less added sugar is oat flour, according to a new study by Penn State researchers. [ + ]
Lowering the cost of cultivated meat production
Cultivated meat production costs could be reduced thanks to new cells created at Tufts University, making alt-meat a more viable option for the food industry. [ + ]
Clear and consistent allergen labelling
The three-year transition period for food businesses to implement plain English allergen labelling ends on 25 February 2024. [ + ]
