Industry News
Wild Japanese fruit used in new wine grape variety
Okayama University of Science has developed a new wine grape variety named 'Muscat Shiragai', which incorporates wild genetic traits. [ + ]
Market access for Australian blueberries in Vietnam
The Australian Government has secured an export deal for blueberry producers in Vietnam, which is expected to generate trade worth approximately $22m over 5 years. [ + ]
Dairy-origin beef approach: risks and rewards
According to a recent RaboResearch report, dairy-beef is emerging as an opportunity to enhance value, reduce waste and reshape global beef supply chains. [ + ]
South Australian bakery appoints new CEO
Vili’s Family Bakery has appointed a new CEO to lead its next phase of growth and expansion into national and international markets. [ + ]
Resourcefulness, inclusivity and AI 'shuffling': 3 major trends for F&B
Market analytics company Mintel has highlighted key predictions in the food and beverage market that tap into consumers' desire for resilience, healthy alternatives and new sensory experiences. [ + ]
New Wave Biotech and CPI partner to tackle lipid extraction challenges
New Wave Biotech has partnered with CPI to apply hybrid AI-powered downstream processes simulation to lipid extraction challenges. [ + ]
IFF trend research: What makes India's Gen Alpha hungry?
IFF's latest research explores how India's youngest generation is reshaping the way we think about the emotional connection to food and the importance of texture. [ + ]
Champions at the 2025 Melbourne Royal Australian Food Awards
The best dairy, smallgoods, meat and preserves have been crowned at the 2025 Melbourne Royal Australian Food Awards. [ + ]
Cargill to appoint new CEO of Teys Australia
Following its acquisition of Teys earlier this year, Cargill will be appointing Andrew MacPherson as the future CEO of Teys' beef processing business. [ + ]
Food & packaging innovation internship program
The AIP is looking for businesses that would be interested to participate in its Master of Food & Packaging Innovation internship program. [ + ]
Targeting food fraud: ANSTO food origin technology on show
ANSTO is presenting its novel food origin technology at the Australia Pavilion at World Expo 2025 in Japan this month. [ + ]
Freshness and nutrition check for fruit & veg
Fruit, vegetables and juice could soon be easily evaluated for freshness and nutritional content using a nanoprobe designed to measure vitamin C concentration. [ + ]
Wine strategy for Victoria
A five-year strategy for Victoria's wine industry has been released with a focus on developing the workforce, visitors, innovation and exports. [ + ]
PepsiCo acquires Australian seed potato business
PepsiCo has announced the acquisition of Dowling AgriTech (DAT), an Australian seed potato business, to help strengthen its supply chain in APAC. [ + ]
Recyclable cardboard punnet for tomatoes being trialled in Vic
Costa, Coles and Opal are working together to trial a change of packaging for tomato punnets — from rPET plastic to recyclable cardboard. [ + ]
