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Public consultation on WHO’s draft sugar guideline
The World Health Organization (WHO) has opened its draft guideline on sugars for public consultation. WHO’s current recommendation, from 2002, is that sugars should make up less than 10 per cent of...
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47th Annual Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology Convention
What: 47th Annual Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST) Convention Where: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre When: Sunday June 22 – Wednesday June 25, 2014 The 47th AIFST...
View ArticleNEW REPORT: Financial squeeze for Australian food and grocery sector
The most detailed financial health check of Australia’s $111 billion food and grocery sector has found that Australia now has the highest manufacturing costs in the world and that retailers are adding...
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Outlook is good for retailers
The 14th AFGC CHEP Retail Index released today shows year-on-year growth in retail sales remains strong despite easing moderately in the June quarter. The Index shows year-on-year retail sales growth...
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CSIRO ANNOUNCES NEW CEO
CSIRO has announced the appointment of Dr Larry Marshall as its new chief executive, replacing Dr Megan Clark who steps down in December 2014. Announcing the appointment, CSIRO board chairman Simon...
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FIAL launches secret weapon for export success
Food Innovation Australia Limited (FIAL) has launched its interactive eCatalogue to better connect Australian food and beverage suppliers with overseas supermarket buyers. Created in a response to...
View ArticleSouth Australia gets cracking on free range
South Australia has released its free range egg certification draft code, a step forward in providing consumers with greater confidence when buying free range eggs. Commenting on the release of the...
View ArticleGrants program for small exporters
Minister for Agriculture, Barnaby Joyce, has announced more than $11 million in grants to improve market access for small exporters of dairy, meat, egg, fish, horticulture and grain products. Minister...
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Chr. Hansen acquires DIAL culture production and strain collection
Dairy Innovation Australia Ltd (DIAL) has entered a contract to finalise the sale of its culture production unit and strain collection to Danish-based biotechnology company, Chr. Hansen. Chairman of...
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Using technology to cut food waste
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has developed and tested the use of new technology to change consumer behaviour and reduce domestic food waste. Dr Geremy Farr-Wharton from the Urban...
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University launches joint Australia-China centre
An Australian and Chinese University will work together to research key problems in food security at a new Centre for Agriculture and Health in South Australia. The University of Adelaide launched the...
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South Australia to open new food hub
The South Australian government will spend $7 million to anchor tenants to establish a premium food hub and take local food products to the world. The 40 hectare Northern Adelaide Food Park will be...
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Way forward for the Australian food and agribusiness industry to be unveiled
The way forward for Australia’s food and agribusiness industry will be unveiled in Perth next month as part of the 2nd Asia Australia Food Innovations Conference (AAFIC), an initiative of the...
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Study unlocks clues to nut allergy
New research has found that Australian-born children with Asian mothers have higher rates of nut allergy, than Asian-born children who migrate to Australia. The study, which was conducted by the...
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States and territories agree to country of origin labeling reforms
Australian consumers should now see clearer and more meaningful information about the products they buy thanks to an agreement by the states and territories to reform country of origin food labeling....
View ArticleJoyce looks at stronger ties with Germany
Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources Barnaby Joyce is seeking to strengthen Australia’s agricultural ties with one of Europe’s biggest agricultural exporters, Germany. Minister Joyce met with...
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