Industry News
Fermented onion could make plant-based meat more 'meaty'
The challenge of plant-based meat alternatives has been replicating the flavours and aromas of meat, with companies often relying on synthetic additives. [ + ]
North Island Young Winemaker of the Year named
Alena Kamper from Sacred Hill in Hawke's Bay has been named 2023 Tonnellerie de Mercurey North Island Young Winemaker of the Year. [ + ]
Building the chicken meat workforce, traineeship program
To meet growing demand for chicken, the new AgriFutures Cultivate Traineeship Program aims to build the poultry workforce one student at a time. [ + ]
Victoria's dairy sector rises to the top
A new report has found Victorian dairy farmers enjoyed one of their most profitable years, the highest on record in 17 years. [ + ]
Meet the Buyer 2023 shaping up with WA exhibitors
Producers in Western Australia are registering for the 2023 Buy West Eat Best's Meet the Buyer trade exhibition at Crown Perth. [ + ]
Bacardi to cut emissions from rum making in half
Bacardi has opened a combined heat and power (CHP) system at its rum distillery in Puerto Rico that is designed to halve its greenhouse gas emissions. [ + ]
Aussie red meat industry and sustainability, a new research study
The Food for the Future study aims to demonstrate how combined sustainability actions can be successfully implemented within red meat supply chains. [ + ]
AIP to host virtual Opal tour
On 1 November, the Australian Institute of Packaging will host a virtual site tour of Opal facilities across Australia for members. [ + ]
Woolworths phasing in clear lids for milk bottles
Woolworths is making the switch from coloured lids to clear lids on its own brand milk, which makes them easier to recycle into a wider variety of new products. [ + ]
Using machine learning for staff retention in red meat industry
WIth the Australian meat sector facing challenges in retaining staff, AMPC undertook a research program into the capabilties of AI in predicting employee behaviour. [ + ]
Anuga HORIZON at Anuga 2023
This year's Anuga will include the Anuga HORIZON conference, which will provide insights into the transformation of food. [ + ]
AWRI board announces three appointments and opens nominations for elections
The Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) board has announced the appointment of three Directors. [ + ]
AIP recognises International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste
Today is International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste so the AIP has provided some useful tips. [ + ]
Nestlé celebrates 70 years of making coffee in Qld
As the world celebrates International Coffee Day on 1 October, the Nescafé factory in Gympie is also celebrating 70 years of local coffee making. [ + ]
Aussie vegetable growers to tour Europe
A group of 13 Australian vegetable growers will study opportunities for exports to the European market as part of an Australian Government-funded study tour. [ + ]
