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…]
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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…]
CSIRO introduces tool to verify Aussie food product claims and green credentials
Isotopic data can be used to identify where key food commodities were grown, as well as the amount of water or carbon emissions that were part of production CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has launched an important new national resource of isotopic data – food’s unique fingerprint – that can[Read More…]
Women’s representation in Australian wine sector sees growth, but challenges remain
The 2024 report, Women in the Australian Wine Sector, conducted by Dr Jeremy Galbreath of Strateos Group and funded by Wine Australia, shows significant increases in female representation across CEO, winemaking, viticulture, and marketing roles A decade after one of the world’s first studies on gender representation in the Australian[Read More…]
Australian government to freeze draught beer excise
This freeze will take effect from the next indexation date of August 2025 The Australian government will freeze the indexation on draught beer excise for two years, benefiting beer drinkers, brewers, and hospitality businesses. Indexation has been applied twice a year under a longstanding policy. While the February indexation had[Read More…]
Australia’s Summer Land wins gold medals at Sydney Royal Cheese & Dairy Produce show
This recognition further establishes Summer Land Camels as a trailblazer in the Australian camel dairy industry Summer Land Camels, a leading Australian camel dairy producer, has achieved remarkable success at the Sydney Royal Cheese & Dairy Produce Show, earning two Gold Medals and the highly coveted Australian Cheeseboard Perpetual Trophy.[Read More…]
China’s HEYTEA partners with Adyen to brew global expansion
HEYTEA taps Adyen for its unified commerce technology and global acquiring capabilities to process payments in-store and online Adyen, the global payments platform of choice for many of the world’s leading companies, today announced its partnership with HEYTEA, the originator of China’s “new-style tea” and creator of the iconic cheese tea (cheese cloud[Read More…]
Firehouse sub plans to open 165 restaurants across Australia
This marks the entry into the Asia-Pacific region for the brand, through a development and franchise agreement between a subsidiary of the parent company, Restaurant Brands International Firehouse Subs, the iconic American sub sandwich restaurant chain renowned for delivering large, flavorful portions and exceptional customer experience, is coming to Australia this year. Retail Food Group[Read More…]
Bugs on menu: Singapore embraces edible insects for sustainable future
The growing interest in insect-based food comes after the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) approved 16 species of edible insects for sale and consumption in July Singapore-based Insect Food, under its brand Insectyumz, has introduced Tom Yum-flavored crickets, expanding its lineup of insect-based food products. In addition to crickets, Insect Food[Read More…]
FSANZ releases updated food standards code for improved accessibility
This update, created based on stakeholder feedback aims to enhance accessibility to the Code A newly compiled version of the Food Standards Code has been released, bringing together all 80 Standards and 29 Schedules into a single, searchable PDF. This update, created based on stakeholder feedback aims to enhance accessibility[Read More…]
