Industry News
Food manufacturer commits to make workplace safer after incident
A food manufacturer has pledged to spend more than $130,000 to improve health and safety after a worker's finger was partially severed in a processing machine at its Clayton factory. [ + ]
New compilation of the Food Standards Code
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has released of a new compilation of the Food Standards Code in a user-friendly format. [ + ]
FSANZ updates its dietary exposure assessments guidance document
The 2024 edition of the Principles and Practices of Dietary Exposure Assessment for Food Regulatory Purposes is now available from Food Standards Australia New Zealand. [ + ]
Leading fresh produce industry advocates join IFPA ANZ board
Two of Australasia's fresh produce industry leaders have been appointed to the International Fresh Produce Association ANZ's board of directors. [ + ]
Meat alternatives preferred if much cheaper than the real thing
The price of meat alternatives is the more decisive factor for their acceptance, while similarities to the real thing don't matter as much, according to a US study. [ + ]
Artificial 'nose' can sniff out damaged fruit and spoiled meat
Researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) have created an artificial nose using antenna technology that can detect and identify volatile organic compounds. [ + ]
Food prices ease on some supermarket staples
Food price inflation has eased overall in the latest quarterly CPI; however, Rabobank says it's a mixed basket, with some food costs still rising while other items experience deflation. [ + ]
Murdoch Uni's Food Centre enrolments have exceeded expectations
Murdoch University's Food Centre in Nambeelup, WA, has now achieved campus status, with a good number of enrolments. [ + ]
Natural Health & Nutrition Expo in China
NHNE 2025 is set to explore Asia's health nutrition and functional food industry, which is experiencing growth due to the rise of health consciousness globally. [ + ]
AFGC's Tanya Barden to depart as CEO
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has announced that the CEO Tanya Barden will depart from the organisation "as a result of a mutually agreed separation". [ + ]
Crispier break for KitKat thanks to factory upgrade in Vic
Nestlé Australia has announced a $30 million investment in technology to improve production capacity at its Campbellfield factory in Victoria, the home of KitKat. [ + ]
Bühler acquires puffing technology for cereal and snack applications
Swiss technology group Bühler has acquired puffing technology from CEREX, which is suitable for a variety of products, from ready-to-eat snacks and cereals to dairy products. [ + ]
Fonterra's electrification projects to help improve sustainability
Fonterra is investing in electric boilers to improve energy security at its manufacturing operations on the North Island of NZ, along with further fleet decarbonisation. [ + ]
Kerry Group announces senior executive appointments
Taste and nutrition specialist Kerry Group has announced several senior executive appointments. [ + ]
The next dairy alternative: camel milk latte anyone?
Camel milk is emerging as a good alterative to traditional dairy due to its hypoallergenic qualities and potential for being healthier for the gut, research finds. [ + ]
