New climate-resilient and mildew-resistant grapevines have been planted in South Australia to help protect Australia’s $45 billion industry New mildew-resistant and drought-resilient grapevines have been planted in South Australia’s Coonawarra wine region to help safeguard the future of Australia’s wine industry against a changing climate and disease threats. Australia’s national[Read More…]
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Study predicts sharp decline in Australians’ diets by 2030
Aussies are falling short of key national health targets, according to scientists who have used an innovative technique to forecast future dietary trends Australia is projected to miss crucial health targets by 2030 unless urgent action is taken to address worsening dietary trends, according to new research from the CSIRO.[Read More…]
Mandatory Food and Grocery Code of Conduct comes into effect in Australia
Supermarkets and wholesalers now face significant penalties for violating the updated code The Food and Grocery Code of Conduct is now mandatory for Australia’s largest supermarkets and grocery wholesalers. This code outlines the rules governing how these businesses negotiate and contract with their suppliers. It requires them to have written[Read More…]
Australia’s united food and wine team heads to Japan
It’s the sixth target market for the Collaboration Group, which has previously focused on emerging markets across Asia, including Thailand, South Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Taiwan The Australian Food and Wine Collaboration Group is headed to Tokyo in April as part of an ongoing effort to improve bilateral trade relations[Read More…]
Australian scientists call for targeted fibre diets to boost health
Australian food scientists have reclassified dietary fibres beyond soluble and insoluble to better guide nutritional decisions and drive targeted health food products. A new study published in Food Research International by RMIT University in Australia introduces a more detailed classification of dietary fibre based on five key characteristics: backbone structure,[Read More…]
Researchers use natural gum to extend shelf life of fresh fruits
The research team also used light and curcumin, a compound extracted from turmeric, to deactivate fungal spores on food, in particular strawberries University of Queensland studies have used natural tree sap gum and light to extend the shelf life of fresh fruit and vegetables to combat food waste. The Queensland[Read More…]
South Australia exports 400 tonnes of lobster to China
China’s demand for other seafood also increased in the year to January 2025, with tuna exports up 752 per cent to $9.3 million South Australia’s Southern Rock Lobster has been snapped up by Chinese consumers following the lifting of live lobster trade restrictions at the end of 2024. In the[Read More…]
Australia’s Witsbb launches age-specific Grow Pro Talplax drink
The product aims to help children establish a scientific growth system from ages 3 to 21 As height anxiety continues to spread among parenting circles, the field of children’s growth nutrition is reaching a critical turning point. Australian infant and child nutrition brand Witsbb launched its heavily anticipated new product, Grow[Read More…]
University Tasmania launches Inveresk Food Hub
The Food Hub Initiative is part of a broader Food Security Program designed to address food insecurity, provide essential food relief, and support student well-being Tasmanian University Student Association (TUSA) partnered with the University to announce the launch of the Inveresk Food Hub in Launceston, the next step in expanding[Read More…]
Saputo Dairy Australia sales King Island Dairy business
SDA remained hopeful of finding an alternative solution, given the substantial impact on employees and the broader community Saputo Dairy Australia (SDA) announced it has entered into a binding agreement to sell its King Island Dairy business. As part of the agreement, impacted employees will receive an offer to transfer[Read More…]
