A research group from Charles Darwin University revealed, at a recent conference, what is needed for Northern Australia to build food manufacturing capabilities. [ + ]

Nestlé has announced the retirement of Magdi Batato, Executive Vice President and Head of Operations, after 30 years with the company. [ + ]

Unilever has announced that Graeme Pitkethly, Chief Financial Officer, will retire from the company by the end of May 2024. [ + ]

Due to health concerns surrounding traditional whitening agents, there is a search to find organic, bio-compatible analogues as a replacement. [ + ]

Hillenbrand has entered into an agreement to acquire the Schenck Process Food and Performance Materials (FPM) business, a portfolio company of Blackstone. [ + ]

At foodpro 2023, there will be a double program line-up featuring food and beverage topic experts and representatives from leading companies. [ + ]

The Smart Manufacturing Conference will take place on Wednesday, 20 September 2023 at Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park. [ + ]

Using genome editing technology, researchers have produced an egg without ovomucoid, the protein that causes egg white allergies. [ + ]

Westland Milk Products, subsidiary of Yili, held a groundbreaking ceremony for its NZ$70 million lactoferrin plant being built at Hokitika, New Zealand. [ + ]

PURA has made its 2 L milk bottles in South Australia among the lightest in the nation by reducing the amount of plastic used to produce them. [ + ]

Kerry has introduced two sustainable plant-based processing aids for enhancing beer quality, improving process efficiency and delivering cost savings in brewing. [ + ]

Fonterra has updated its current season forecast Farmgate Milk Price, increased its full year earnings guidance and brought forward the proposed capital return payment date. [ + ]

Flinders University's Centre for Social Impact will lead a project that will help make surplus food into nutritional meals for people most in need. [ + ]

Following its AUS-MEAT accreditation, MEQ Probe has announced the launch of the MEQ Camera technology for grading meat quality. [ + ]

During the food production process, it's vital to have reliable methods of allergen testing in place as cross-contamination can occur easily. [ + ]