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Norco's fresh full cream milk wins Canstar Blue award
Australian dairy co-operative Norco has received Canstar Blue's Most Satisfied Customer Award for its fresh full cream milk, after customers awarded it five stars. [ + ]
Is cultured meat possible without antibiotics?
A recent study explores the use of synthetic peptide cocktails as an alternative to antibiotics in cultured meat production. [ + ]
Don't force the process: making foie gras more ethical
Researchers are exploring more ethical ways to replicate the indulgent taste of foie gras without using the traditional method of force-feeding ducks or geese. [ + ]
Out of the box: 2025 PIDA Awards finalists announced
Finalists have been announced for the 2025 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards. [ + ]
Egg food safety review proposes updates to Food Standards Code
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on its review of egg food safety and primary production requirements. [ + ]
ANSTO supports seafood provenance project planning
ANSTO has participated in the planning for a new IAEA initiative to utilise nuclear and related technologies for seafood origin and authenticity. [ + ]
ABARES to conduct chicken meat industry review
ABARES will be conducting stakeholder interviews and calling for comment on reports as part of its independent review into the Australian chicken meat supply chain. [ + ]
Industry responds to Budget 2025
As Peter Dutton responds to Budget 2025, so does industry. Here's what the AFGC said in response to the budget. [ + ]
Federal Budget 2025: What's in it for manufacturers?
With an election just around the corner, the federal Budget 2025 has delivered cost-of-living relief measures, but what's in it for manufacturers? RSM Australia comments... [ + ]
Hort Connections 2025 heading to Brisbane
Preparations are ramping up for Hort Connections 2025, Australia and New Zealand's horticulture conference and trade show being held in June. [ + ]
Call for comment on mushroom chitosan as a preservative
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to permit the use of a preservative derived from mushrooms. [ + ]
AFGC comments on ACCC inquiry into supermarket pricing
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) said it welcomed the ACCC's final report on its inquiry into supermarket pricing. [ + ]
Seedlab Australia's Bootcamp 11 helps incubate the next wave of FMCGs
The program is helping its latest cohort of early-stage FMCG businesses tap into consumer trends with products such as functional beverages and performance-focused snacks. [ + ]
Supermarket oligopoly reforms recommended in ACCC's final report
20 recommendations have been made in the ACCC's final Supermarkets Inquiry report, which could help to benefit suppliers and consumers with clearer pricing practices. [ + ]
