The Australian and New Zealand market for lactose-free dairy products and alternatives is projected to reach EUR938 million With rising lactose intolerance affecting an estimated 30-60 per cent of the population in Australia and New Zealand, Kerry is meeting surging demand for lactose-free dairy options in the region through its[Read More…]
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TNA’s industrial XR solution makes Industry 5.0 reality for food manufacturers
tna intelli-assistTM delivers 95% planning accuracy and reduces reworks down to zero As part of its drive to continue to bring innovative technology solutions to the food industry, TNA Solutions has launched an immersive, interactive digital service, the tna intelli-assistTM, to deliver high-impact projects with minimal risks – all while staying[Read More…]
ACCC publishes free-range labelling guidance for poultry industries
The ACCC guidance is not limited to chicken egg and meat producers and is intended to apply to the broader poultry and meat industries The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released guidance on the labelling of poultry eggs and meat as ‘free range’ in the event of an[Read More…]
Instacart and Coles Supermarkets to launch smart trolleys in Australia
Coles Supermarkets becomes the first retailer in the Asia Pacific region to deploy Caper Carts, Instacart’s AI-powered smart trolleys Instacart, the leading grocery technology company in North America, and Coles Supermarkets, one of Australia’s leading retailers, announced that Caper Carts, Instacart’s AI-powered smart trolleys, will be coming to Melbourne, starting in early 2025 with its Richmond Traders[Read More…]
Samyang Corporation achieves novel food approval for allulose in Australia and New Zealand
Allulose is a rare sugar with 70 per cent of the sweetness of sucrose but nearly zero calories Samyang Corporation is the first allulose producer globally to enter the Australian and New Zealand markets. Samyang recently announced that it has received FSANZ approval to sell allulose as a safe food ingredient in Australia and New[Read More…]
Nourish Ingredients and CABIO Biotech partner to manufacture and distribute Tastilux
Tastilux is a premium speciality ingredient derived from natural sources and produced through fermentation In a landmark cross-continental collaboration, Nourish Ingredients, a leader in speciality fats and precision fermentation, announced a Joint Commercial Agreement with CABIO Biotech, a leading Chinese biotechnology company specialising in microbial fermentation and synthetic biology-based products. Uniting Australian[Read More…]
Nissin to establish food trading company in Australia
By establishing a local presence in Australia and New Zealand, the Group will be able to enhance its marketing activities in both markets Nissin Foods Company Limited announced that the Group and Nissin Asia have entered into a joint venture agreement which provides for the formation of a joint venture[Read More…]
Australia’s Coopers Brewery records higher sales
Coopers’ total beer sales, excluding non-alcoholic beers, hit 78.7 million litres, up from 77.6 million litres the previous year A new beer release has fuelled strong sales growth for Coopers Brewery. The launch of Coopers Australian Lager has helped Australia’s largest independent family-owned brewery post a 1.5 per cent rise[Read More…]
Coles becomes first Aussie retailer to add electric truck for grocery delivery
In partnership with Linfox, the Electric Vehicle (EV) will save more than 65 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year Coles has become the country’s first retailer to welcome an electric prime mover truck to its transportation network. The heavy-duty vehicle now delivers groceries to hundreds of stores across Victoria. In partnership[Read More…]
Western Australia’s avocado exports increase by 400%
In the 2023-24 period, avocado exports from Western Australia reached $36.8 million Western Australian avocados are becoming increasingly popular in the global marketplace, with exports experiencing significant growth over the past year. In the 2023-24 period, avocado exports from Western Australia reached $36.8 million, a remarkable increase of more than[Read More…]
