Industry News
Food ministers agree to modernise food regulation
At their latest meeting, food ministers from Australia and New Zealand endorsed details on how to modernise the Food Regulation System, and more... [ + ]
Plant-based 'vegurts' result of collaboration
CP Kelco and Chr. Hansen have collaborated to create shelf-stable, plant-based yoghurts (vegurts). [ + ]
Coles expands its carbon-neutral beef range
The Coles carbon-neutral beef range of products is now available in NSW, South Australia and Tasmania. [ + ]
Meat industry calls for changes to emissions policy in NZ
New Zealand's red meat processing sector is urging the government to make changes to its agricultural emissions pricing proposal. [ + ]
Report: US hungry for world's best beef
The US is likely to be looking for beef from global markets as its own domestic production declines, Rabobank says in a newly released report. [ + ]
Nestlé launches plant-based egg alternative
Launched in Latin America, Nestlé has developed a powdered, shelf-stable, plant-based protein blend to complement egg dishes. [ + ]
Webinar on single-use plastic bans
The AIP, in partnership with the NRA, is providing a free webinar on the single-use plastic bans across Australia and New Zealand on 6 December. [ + ]
Major supermarkets to create Soft Plastics Taskforce
Major supermarket retailers will form part of a Soft Plastics Taskforce to explore solutions to address the immediate effects of REDcycle suspending its program. [ + ]
New Directors appointed to AUSVEG Board
Following a Board Meeting and Annual General Meeting held in Sydney on 24 November 2022, AUSVEG has welcomed the appointment of new Grower Directors. [ + ]
Mars Wrigley Australia to switch to paper-based wrappers
Mars is shifting to paper-based packaging for all its Australian-made chocolate bars, including Mars Bar, Snickers and Milky Way brands, as of April 2023. [ + ]
thinkfood LIVE: new food industry event for 2023
A new industry event, called thinkfood LIVE, is being planned for the food and beverage NPD space in 2023. [ + ]
Industry calls for supply chain plan as food prices set to rise
Long-term supply chain issues are set to put further pressure on food prices if action isn't urgently taken, according to the National Food Supply Chain Alliance. [ + ]
Trade deals with India and the UK pass parliament
Australian exporters will soon be able to reap the opportunities and benefits as a result of free trade agreements with India and the UK. [ + ]
Nespresso unveils paper-based coffee capsules
After three years of research and development, Nespresso has unveiled a range of paper-based, home-compostable coffee capsules. [ + ]
Australian Prosecco producers fight for naming right
The right to use the name "Prosecco" on Australian bottles is under threat as the EU seeks to use the Australia–EU FTA as a vehicle to ban it. [ + ]
