Industry News
Visy smashes recycled glass content target in New Zealand
Visy celebrates with food and beverage companies its achievement of an average of 70% recycled glass content in bottles and jars made at its New Zealand operations in 2024. [ + ]
Australia's southern bluefin tuna achieves sustainable certification
Claimed as a world's first, the Australian Southern Bluefin Tuna Industry Association has had its purse seine fishery certified as sustainable with MSC certification. [ + ]
New Zealand wine industry’s report shows commitment to sustainability
The 2025 New Zealand Winegrowers Sustainability Report highlights the ongoing efforts by NZ grape growers and winemakers in putting sustainability first. [ + ]
Label Power expands production capacity for food labels, carcass tags and packaging solutions
Label Power has purchased the Bobst Master M5X UV 430 flexo label and coupon press, which allows it to meet the growing demands for food industry applications. [ + ]
Futureproofing Aussie wines with mildew-resistant grapevines
CSIRO and Treasury Wine Estates have partnered on a project in South Australia to help protect the wine region from changing climate conditions. [ + ]
New enzymes for the production of an intense sweetener: call for comment
FSANZ is calling for comment about an application to allow three new GM-derived enzymes as processing aids for making intense food sweeteners. [ + ]
GLP-1 weight loss drugs' effect on food and drink choices
A recent US study found that weight loss drugs lead to new food and drink consumption patterns, which could have implications for the food industry. [ + ]
Heat and Control announces acquisition of Tek-Dry Systems and Hunt Heat Exchangers
Heat and Control has announced the acquisition of two UK-based providers of thermal processing and heat transfer equipment. [ + ]
Meat industry handling and freezing solutions on show at IFFA
MHM Automation will be showcasing its meat handling and freezing solutions at the upcoming IFFA trade fair in Germany. [ + ]
$25K FaBA grant to advance antibiotic detection in food
AIBN Emerging Group Leader Dr Run Zhang has secured a grant to advance sensor technology that detects antibiotic residues in food, to help improve food safety. [ + ]
Global dairy markets shift under tariff pressure
Major dairy exporters face diverse market and production conditions with geopolitical tensions, new US tariffs and animal disease increasing the complexity. [ + ]
Bonfiglioli New Zealand opens its new premises in Auckland
Bonfiglioli New Zealand has officially unveiled its state-of-the-art new headquarters in Auckland, which includes a large warehouse for stockholding. [ + ]
MycoTechnology's flavour modifier achieves FEMA GRAS status
MycoTechnology's ClearHT has received Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) status from the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA) for use as a flavour with modifying properties (FMP) in multiple food and beverage categories. [ + ]
First cell-cultured food approved by FSANZ Board
The Food Standards Australia New Zealand Board has provided approval for cell-cultured food; it now moves to food ministers for final consideration. [ + ]
CSIRO program to help advance WA's agrifood innovations
CSIRO's Innovate to Grow: Agrifood program is designed to provide support for Western Australian businesses wanting to transform their agrifood innnovations. [ + ]
