Industry News
Update on national recall of poppy seeds
Australian food authorities have announced preliminary findings on the cause of contamination that led to a national recall of poppy seeds. [ + ]
Riverina grape growers central to wine industry project
The Wine Inland Productivity & Profitability project has launched three initiatives, with wine grape growers in Riverina central to the development of them. [ + ]
Danone milk formula certified carbon neutral
Karicare is claimed to be the first milk formula product in Australia and New Zealand to achieve independent carbon neutral certification. [ + ]
Final six manufacturers receive commercialisation funding
A manufacturing process to enhance the texture and red colour of plant-based meat products is one of the final six projects to receive funding through the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre. [ + ]
Kerry announces licensing agreement for rice-derived postbiotic
Kerry has announced a commercial agreement with Japan-based Kameda Seika to market and distribute the company's rice-derived postbiotic. [ + ]
Walking the tightrope: Rabobank's findings on Australian dairy
According to a report by Rabobank, Australians are seeing a significant price increase across dairy products, with milk prices rising at the fastest rate recorded. [ + ]
Soaring energy costs impacting manufacturers
The government is now acting to address soaring energy prices in order to reduce pressure on food and grocery manufacturers. [ + ]
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners opens $43.7 million can line
Backed by a $43.7 million investment, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) Australia has opened a new can line at its production site in Moorabbin, Victoria. [ + ]
Super grain could make a super cookie
According to research by Washington State University (WSU), quinoa has the potential to make a 'super' cookie. [ + ]
Harvest B opens plant-based meat ingredient facility in Sydney
Australian plant-based meat ingredient manufacturer Harvest B has opened a new facility in Penrith with assistance from the AMGC. [ + ]
Can microrobots improve the safety of dairy products?
A swarm of magnetic microrobots may be able to help the dairy industry by providing an efficient method for isolating a pathogen from milk, according to new research. [ + ]
Manufacturing skills boost for Qld
The Board of Manufacturing Skills Queensland (MSQ) will provide manufacturers with support to access the skilled workers the industry needs to continue its growth. [ + ]
Fonterra and Nestlé agree to sale of Brazilian joint venture
Fonterra and Nestlé have agreed to the sale of their Dairy Partners Americas (DPA) Brazil joint venture to French dairy company Lactalis for AU$194m. [ + ]
Low wholegrain intake: could the answer be in the label?
A new study published by Elsevier has analysed the consumer understanding of wholegrain food definitions and food industry labelling practices. [ + ]
Horticulture grower one melon closer to export market
Daintree Fresh will soon be picking and packing 15,000 trays of fresh produce weekly, ready to be exported to Japan. [ + ]
