Industry News
Next-gen food ingredients at Fi Asia Bangkok 2025
Kerry displayed some on-trend food and beverage concepts at the recent Food Ingredients Asia 2025 in Bangkok. [ + ]
Synlait to sell North Island assets for over NZ$300m
Synlait Milk Limited (Synlait) announced it has agreed to sell its North Island assets, which include a manufacturing facility, to Abbott. [ + ]
International success for New Zealand wines, 2025 report
Exports of New Zealand wines are now valued at over $2 billion per annum, according to the latest annual report from New Zealand Winegrowers. [ + ]
$18m upgrade at QUT's fermentation facility in Mackay
The upgrade of QUT Pioneer BioPilot into a pilot-scale fermentation food-grade facility could help to fast-track new food product and ingredient innovations. [ + ]
McNab joins Turbine Sunshine Coast precinct
With its first food and beverage tenants expected in early 2027, Turbine Sunshine Coast has appointed McNab as a project partner for the next phase of delivery. [ + ]
CSIRO food science conference in November
Everything from processed food to AI-driven food design will be up for discussion in Melbourne this November. [ + ]
Tasmanian honey study could help to boost its value
A long-term study of Tasmanian leatherwood honey has identified its unique benefits in detail, which could assist with product authentication and boost its value. [ + ]
Magnum Ice Cream Company celebrates its $35m facility upgrade in Minto
The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formally Streets) celebrated its $35 million transformation at the Minto facility in South-West Sydney on 25 September 2025. [ + ]
Have your say about the Australian chicken meat industry review
ABARES is seeking feedback on its interim findings into the review of Australia's chicken meat industry before making its recommendations to the Australian Government. [ + ]
Fine Food recap: success for Australian food logistics business
The Fine Food exhibition in Sydney was a resounding success for CoolPac's Olivo insulated containers. [ + ]
South East Melbourne emerges as Australia's top manufacturing zone
Greater South East Melbourne has overtaken Western Sydney as the new heart of Australian manufacturing, according to a new report by Deloitte Access Economics. [ + ]
Exploring the impact of packaging on broccoli rabe florets
While organic vegetables are increasingly popular in retail markets, packaging can change internal gas balances, leading to nutrient loss or the build-up of unwanted volatiles. [ + ]
Not all mercury is toxic: bluefin tuna study reveals more
Mercury contamination in seafood is a global health concern, but now a new study reveals how Atlantic bluefin tuna can transform the toxic mercury into less harmful forms. [ + ]
Packaging partnership to develop compostable lidding
Fiberdom and Kiefel partner on fibre-based packaging innovation with dry forming technology to develop lidding solutions for margarine, beverages and more. [ + ]
Beef processor achieves AUS-MEAT approval for carcase grading
JBS Australia has achieved AUS-MEAT approval for the MEQ cold carcase grading camera at three of its beef processing facilities. [ + ]
