Industry News
Applications open for 2024 APPMA Awards of Excellence
The APPMA awards provide a platform for the packaging and processing industry to celebrate achievements, foster collaboration and raise the profile of the sector. [ + ]
New method to reduce thickening agent for transport
Cellulose nanofibre may be used as a thickening agent in some food applications; however, there have been difficulties getting it into powder form for transport. [ + ]
Research: Dairy milk may be critical to global nutrition
Despite its environmental trade-offs, researchers have found that dairy milk may be a critical, low-energy source of vitamins and minerals. [ + ]
Aussie yams in the spotlight
Research from the University of Queensland has put a spotlight on Aussie yams, which may soon be cultivated for their potential nutritonal value. [ + ]
Mineral water brand launches label-free packaging
Spritzer has announced the rollout of label-free, 100% recyclable bottles for its Natural Mineral Water. [ + ]
Fine Food Australia registrations open
Registrations are now open for Fine Food Australia, which will be held at Sydney's International Convention Centre from 11–14 September 2023. [ + ]
Cultivated chicken approved for US plates
Upside and Good Meat have received regulatory approval in the US to sell their cultivated chicken products in the US. [ + ]
Creating energy from fish waste
Research has found that fish and vegetable farms may be able to produce biogas that can be fed back to the energy system of the farm by digesting fish waste. [ + ]
CSIRO's R&D program for advanced manufacturing SMEs
CSIRO has developed a research and development support program for businesses in advanced manufacturing to help them develop new products or services. [ + ]
FSANZ calls for comment on infant formula additions
FSANZ has called for comment on the addition of four human identical milk oligosaccharides in infant formula. [ + ]
Iconic Aussie chocolate to cease production
The iconic Australian chocolate-covered caramels, Fantales, will cease production following declining sales and the need for significant factory upgrades. [ + ]
foodpro 2023 show floor sold out
With only weeks until the event, foodpro has announced that the show floor is now full, with 380 exhibitors. [ + ]
Inside the Smart Manufacturing Conference
The Smart Manufacturing Conference has returned under the theme "Connected, Automated and Digital Transformation". [ + ]
Ernest Hillier Chocolates goes into voluntary administration
Ernest Hillier Chocolates, one of Australia's oldest chocolate brands, has appointed Alan Walker and Glenn Livingstone as Voluntary Administrators. [ + ]
Using the sea for food production
A recent study from Tufts University has suggested that farmers could shift from land to sea to help solve food security issues. [ + ]
