Industry News
Coles works on beef industry trial to reduce methane emissions
Coles is partnering with the beef industry to trial a new feed supplement that reduces methane emissions from cattle. [ + ]
The National Seafood Industry Awards 2022 winners
From best fish and chips to outstanding seafood industry leaders and producers, winners of the National Seafood Industry Awards 2022 have been announced. [ + ]
Improving Australia's containerised grain exports
A new analysis by AEGIC analyses the importance of containerised grain trade compared with bulk grain shipping. [ + ]
Getting up close with Industry 5.0
Industry 5.0 is taking off faster than imagined and, while to some it's still a buzzword, many are now reaping its true benefits. [ + ]
Raising the bar: AVL Wines announces Net Zero 2040 commitment
AVL Wines has set an ambitious climate target to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040 across its entire value chain. [ + ]
Cheesy snack study: top flavour revealed
Kerry recently surveyed consumers across 16 countries to find out more about their snacking behaviours as they relate to cheese-flavoured savoury snacks. [ + ]
UK study of synthetic chemicals found in food
A study of common organophosphate esters (OPEs) found in UK foods could lead to more food producers taking another look at their supply chain. [ + ]
Beefing up meat measurement
Australian startup MEQ Probe announced its first commercial users to incorporate beef marbling probe technology at their meat processing facilities. [ + ]
IDF Dairy Innovation Awards 2022 announced
The IDF Dairy Innovation Awards 2022 have been announced at a ceremony that took place at the IDF World Dairy Summit in New Delhi, India. [ + ]
Australian manufacturing venture with vegan food
Cale & Daughters has announced that it will begin manufacturing plant-based cheese and meat products in Australia, as part of a joint venture with Israeli co-op Vgarden. [ + ]
Vale Emeritus Prof. Harry Lovell
The Australian Institute of Packaging pays tribute to one of its key foundational members, Emeritus Professor Harry Lovell, who passed away 12 September 2022. [ + ]
Whey to go! Cheese packaging designed to extend shelf life
Spanish plastic specialists are working as part a project to develop an active packaging coating for cheese using whey — the by-product from the cheesemaking process. [ + ]
Catch of the day: seafood fraud detected by chemical fingerprint
Australian scientists have developed a chemical fingerprint technology that can help to detect fraudsters by authenticating the provenance of seafood. [ + ]
Nestlé develops new product from animal-free dairy proteins
The Nestlé R&D team in Switzerland has explored new technologies to develop an alternative milk made with animal-free protein from Perfect Day, which is being piloted in the US. [ + ]
Vegan labelling requirements in India, new rules in 2023
New requirements for labelling foods as 'vegan' in India will come into effect early next year so MPI has made a statement for the information of food exporters in NZ. [ + ]