Keith Farrer Award winner announced

Allan Bremner has been named the 2008 winner of the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology Keith Farrer Award of Merit.

A flavour treat for any night of the week

Beerenberg Farm, Australia’s premiere producer of home-style jams, marmalades and sauces, is launching four new products this April to liven up any week night meal.

Leaders in fish

The National Seafood Industry Leadership Program 2008 aims to give people of all ages leadership skills that will benefit the seafood industry on a local and national level.

Oyster flavouring ideal for bases

BJ Harris supplies Nikken Foods’ Oyster Sauce NA 1855, a shelf stable, all-natural oyster sauce concentrate ideal for soups, sauces, bases, seafood risotto, marinades, dips, stuffing, salad dressings, seasonings and many other prepared foods.

Oz exports soar

Demand from China, India and Russia is opening doors for local manufacturers of processed foods, seafood and wine.

New seafood research centre

Australia’s seafood industry will benefit from a new research centre in South Australia that will focus on value-adding seafood products, better management practices, and improved access to premium export markets.

Tuna Spam?

Tripacific Marine, based in Fiji, are patenting a smooth flakeless pressed tuna product, which will provide an alternative to flaky canned tuna.

The Advantages of Vacuum Tumbling

The purpose of this document is to educate meat, poultry and seafood processors of all sizes about the advantages of vacuum tumbling — a newer method of brining/marinating meat, poultry and seafood to produce ready-to-cook, value-added products. The advantages of vacuum tumbling will be reviewed,

Simplot disguises veggies for kids

Simplot Australia’s Captain Birds Eye Chicken & Vegetable Patties scored a win in the Ready Meals category, sponsored by Kerry Ingredients.

A taste of Paradise