All batches of the 10g size Kiwigarden Coconut Vanilla Dairy Free Yoghurt Drops are involved in the recall An importer has been instructed by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) to recall a yoghurt snack because it contains an undeclared milk allergen. The product, known as Coconut Vanilla Dairy Free Yoghurt[Read More…]
New Zealand
FSANZ calls for comment on food made from new GM corn
If approved, food made from this type of GM corn could be imported into Australia and New Zealand in the form of starch, grits, meal, flour, oil and sweetener Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to permit the sale and use of food made[Read More…]
New Zealand Food Safety recalls mince pies due to metal concerns
This recall affects 2 batches of mince pies sold at Woolworths, Countdown, SuperValue and FreshChoice stores nationwide New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Woolworths in its recall of its Summer Berry Mince Pies due to the possible presence of fine metal. “The concern with this product is that some fine[Read More…]
New Zealand Food Safety issues shellfish biotoxin alert
Affected shellfish include bivalve shellfish such as mussels, oysters, tuatua, pipi, toheroa, cockles and scallops, as well as pūpū (cat’s eyes), Cook’s turban, and kina (sea urchin) New Zealand Food Safety is advising the public not to collect or consume shellfish gathered from the Northland west coast due to a[Read More…]
FSANZ requests feedback on allowing use of cultured quail as novel food
The application is from Vow Group Pty Ltd which is seeking approval to allow the use of cultured quail cells originating from quail as an ingredient in food products Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has announced the initiation of the first public consultation round on an application seeking to[Read More…]
New Zealand’s Silver Fern Farms appoints Dan Boulton as new Chief Executive
Dan Boulton commences the role in February New Zealand’s Silver Fern Farms has appointed Dan Boulton as its new Chief Executive. Boulton has been the company’s Chief Supply Chain Officer for six years and brings a strong primary industry set of experiences in operations, procurement, executive management, and commercial leadership. His previous roles have[Read More…]
Zespri unveils ZAG, innovation funding initiative for sustainable future
The $2 million annual fund will propel initiatives to help shape a thriving world through the goodness of kiwifruit Zespri, the world’s largest kiwifruit marketer with over $2.5 billion in revenue announced the establishment of an innovation funding initiative, known as ZAG. Powered by its purpose – to help people, communities and the environment around the world thrive[Read More…]
Collinson partners with Delaware North to access and offers network of F&B outlets at airports
The exclusive partnership enables Priority Pass Members to access 13 food and beverage (F&B) outlets across Australia and New Zealand airports Collinson, announces an exclusive partnership with Delaware North to offer access to 13 food and beverage (F&B) outlets across Australia and New Zealand airports. Through this partnership, Priority Pass Members now have the option to redeem lounge[Read More…]
ofi opens new dairy facility in New Zealand
The facility will produce dairy ingredients like whole milk powder to meet growing demand, targeting key customer applications in dessert, bakery, beverage, and confectionery categories ofi (olam food ingredients), the official launched the first phase of its new, state-of-the-art dairy processing plant located in the dairy heartland of New Zealand – the[Read More…]
FSANZ call for comment on D-allulose as a novel food
D-allulose can be added to foods as a low-energy substitute for sugar Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to permit D-allulose as a novel food. Dr Sandra Cuthbert, FSANZ CEO said if permitted, D-allulose can be added to foods as a low-energy substitute[Read More…]
