Industry News
COVID-like viruses can survive on meat in freezer
Viruses with a similar structure to SARS-CoV-2 can survive for up to 30 days on meat products in the freezer, according to new research. [ + ]
Food colouring in recycled bottles
McCormick has worked with Berry to introduce 100% recycled plastic bottles for its food colouring range. [ + ]
Aus wine industry in Japan and S. Korea, report released
The report outlines the perception of Australian wine and its industry in the two countries with insights set to help to the industry reach these markets. [ + ]
NT scientists serve up native rice
Australian botanists are hard at work to develop commercial farming capability for native rice, outside of the crocodile-ridden waters where it is usually found. [ + ]
Oterra acquires Akay Group
The Danish natural colour supplier has bought Akay for an undisclosed amount, marking its fourth acquisition in 14 months. [ + ]
Juice producer recognised for upcycling work
FruitSmart has been awarded UFA certification for its work to produce upcycled food products and ingredients. [ + ]
Endress+Hauser opens new building at Swiss campus
The new building will be home to the product centre for flow measuring technology, as well as digital communication and automation. [ + ]
FSANZ requests comments on additive for plant-based milk
An application has been made to include plant sterols in milk alternatives and FSANZ wants your feedback. [ + ]
Pacific nations meet to discuss food safety
Representatives from Vanuatu, New Zealand and Fiji met in Australia to discuss the Codex Alimentarius. [ + ]
USA to import New Zealand infant formula
The US FDA has announced that NZ-made formula will be imported to help with product shortages. [ + ]
Barry Callebaut suspends production at chocolate factory in Belgium
The chocolate production at Barry Callebaut's facility in Wieze, Belgium, has been suspended after a salmonella-positive production lot was detected. [ + ]
Nestlé to acquire supplements and honey brands in NZ
Nestlé Health Science has agreed to acquire Auckland-based company The Better Health Company, which includes its nutrition supplements and Manuka honey brands. [ + ]
Four projects to drive demand for red meat
The industry body for meat and livestock in Australia, MLA, has provided information about the global projects it will be concentrating on this financial year. [ + ]
Methane-busting cow feed supplement now available
A feed additive that can vastly reduce the methane emissions of cattle has been made commercially available in Australia. [ + ]
GDT acquisition completed
The dairy commodities platform has been acquired by Fonterra, New Zealand's Exchange and the European Energy Exchange. [ + ]
