It is providing best practice resources on managing allergens in food. A new refreshed Food Allergen Portal has been launched as a result of collaboration between industry, consumer and government stakeholders. It is providing best practice resources on managing allergens in food. Mr. Mark Booth, Food Standards Australia New Zealand[Read More…]
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A significant growth ahead for Australia’s Kakadu plum industry
Kakadu plum industry project named a major partner in a $2.7m research initiative A Farming Together project, involving the Kakadu plum industry, has been named a major partner in a new $2.7 million research initiative. Kindred Spirits Enterprises, Traditional Homeland Enterprises is among the groups participating in a three-year cooperative[Read More…]
AFGC continues to support competitive tax reform
AFGC CEO Ms Tanya Barden said that delivering Australia a competitive company tax system is crucial to trade exposed economic sectors like food and grocery manufacturing which is subject to the global pursuit of cost competitiveness. The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) continues to support establishing globally competitive taxation[Read More…]
World’s first lactation dictionary launched by UWA researchers
According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, less than 16 per cent of Australian babies are exclusively breastfed to five months of age – a significant concern considering exclusive breastfeeding to six months has been identified by the World Health Organisation as having the single biggest potential impact[Read More…]
ACCC calls for $10 M fine for Heinz
Heinz is opposed to the $10 million penalty but has not suggested an alternative figure. ACCC has called for food giant Heinz to be hit with a $10 million fine after misleading consumers by claiming one of its snacks, marketed for toddlers, was beneficial for young children. In a hearing in the Federal[Read More…]
Researchers uncover malting characteristics of barley grain
Barley is the second most important cereal crop for South Australia and contributes over $2.5 billion to the national economy. Much of its value comes from its use in beer and beverage production. University of Adelaide researchers have uncovered fundamental new information about the malting characteristics of barley grains. They[Read More…]
Penfolds to launch fortified wine for Asian market
The Barossa shiraz contains 6% baijiu spirit to capitalise on the company’s booming exports to China in recent years. Penfolds, the flagship brand of Australian wine giant Treasury Wine Estates, will be adding Napa wines and a new special bottlings range including a brandy, a Chinese Baijiu-infused Shiraz and a[Read More…]
Researchers aim to build competitive edge of Australia’s $5 B wine industry
Launched by Federal Education and Training Minister Simon Birmingham, the centre is being backed by an A$4.46 million government grant. Aiming to build the sustainability and competitive edge of Australia’s $5 billion wine industry, the ARC Training Centre for Innovative Wine Production will undertake research which is supported by the[Read More…]
Bubs aims for China Food and Drug registration
Bubs Australia Chairman, Dennis Lin says there may be an growing demand for goat milk based infant method in China, specifically in mother and baby shops. Bubs Australia (ASX:BUB) has entered into a binding production agreement with Australia Deloraine Dairy as a vital step towards reaching China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA)[Read More…]
New system to convert fast food waste into methane
POET System process also produces environmentally safe, organic by-products that can be used as garden fertiliser and mulch. Singapore – South Australian scientist David Thompson has developed a system that uses anaerobic digestion technology to turn a range of plastics, including polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene and expanded polystyrene, into methane. His[Read More…]
