Industry News
Call for comment on infant formula products
FSANZ is calling for comment on an application to permit a new GM source organism for the production of a human-identical milk oligosaccharide used in infant formula products. [ + ]
Calorie labelling policy vs consumption — insights from the UK
As Australia reviews the Health Star Rating (HSR) and the nutrition information panel (NIP) labelling, insights from the UK market could help inform potential changes to improve public health. [ + ]
Pure Dairy appoints new CCO
Dairy consulting company Pure Dairy has appointed Andrew Wellington as its Chief Commercial Officer. [ + ]
GNT Ventures seeks startups to shape food colour innovations
Plant-based food colour supplier EXBERRY has launched an independent investment firm which will work with startups. [ + ]
HSR and NIP labelling under review, FSANZ calls for information
FSANZ is conducting an early-stage call for information on the Health Star Rating (HSR) and nutrition information panel (NIP) review. [ + ]
Maple syrup explored as a potential sugar substitute
The potential health benefits of using pure maple syrup instead of sugar were explored in a recent clinical trial in Canada. [ + ]
Cargo airline joins coalition to reduce energy in frozen food supply chain
Emirates SkyCargo has joined the 'Move to -15°C' coalition, which aims to reduce energy consumption in the frozen food supply chain. [ + ]
Japanese beverage company's sustainability callout
Asahi Group Holdings has announced the launch of the Sustainability Growth Platform, alongside a callout for startups and scaleups to advance green solutions. [ + ]
FDA investigates PFAS in seafood
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expands its investigation on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in seafood, seeking information from industry and others. [ + ]
A fresh catch for Australian plates
A new white-flesh fish variety could soon work its way onto Australian plates, following successful breeding trials by the CSIRO. [ + ]
Expanding beyond biscuits: Arnott's acquires Prolife Foods
The Arnott's Group has expanded its 'better-for-you' snacking portfolio with the acquisition of NZ-based snack food maker Prolife Foods. [ + ]
Regularly eating nuts supports healthy lifespan, research finds
Regular consumption of nuts is associated with maintaining a healthy lifespan, research from a Monash University-led team has found. [ + ]
Fermenting future food sources for Australia
Forming a National Food Plan and appointing a food minister are among the key recommendations of a white paper into growing a precision fermentation industry in Australia. [ + ]
Concerns over changes to GM food definition
The AOL has expressed concerns over Food Standards Australia New Zealand's (FSANZ) Proposal P1055, aimed at redefining how genetically modified foods are classified. [ + ]
Trolley-tech: Coles unveils its 'Smart Trolley'
Coles is set to trial an all-in-one AI-powered Smart Trolley, which allows users to skip the checkout. [ + ]
