Enzymes: Bridging food technology and public health
While enzymes can speed up food and beverage operations, their use continues to raise questions about public health and safety. Dae Hong writes.
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Diageo searches for new CEO after recent departure
New $130 million snack hub opens in Victoria
Mondelēz International has officially opened its new National Distribution Centre in Truganina, Victoria, marking a significant investment in Australia’s food manufacturing sector and providing a boost to local employment and the supply chain.
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VIC Government confirms LPG remains a long-term energy option
For the second time this year, the Victorian government has walked back elements of its gas phase-out agenda – reinforcing what Supagas has said all along: LPG is a reliable, viable, and long-term energy
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Aussie wine campaign strengthens domestic market
QLD government backs Sunshine Coast’s manufacturing hub
As part of a $10 million investment into new manufacturing hubs announced in the 2025–26 Budget, the Queensland government is backing the Sunshine Coast’s establishment of a new manufacturing hub.
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$3.9 million program to boost billion-dollar wine industry
QLD to boost food technology with new program
Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, is inviting Queensland-based small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in food, agriculture and related technologies to apply for the next intake of its Innovate to Grow program to boost food technology.
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Magnetic innovation to safeguard every stage of processing
In the food and beverage industries, high-impact machinery is employed to boost production efficiency. Simplifying food operations by providing hygienic and customisable magnetic separation solutions solves food safety and compliance challenges.
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Three-year transparency project comes to an end
Beef facility declared a prescribed project
The Central Highland Iona Project has been officially declared a prescribed project by the Queensland government. The facility is designed to process up to 200,000 head of cattle each year, strengthening Queensland’s beef industry and supporting regional economic growth.
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Approval sought for enzyme use in oil and fat refining
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is inviting public comment on an application to allow the enzyme phospholipase C to be used as a processing aid in the refining of oils and fats.
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$139.7M to phase-out sheep exports by sea
New research lab to boost $2.5bn sugar industry
$5.5m project partnership for nutritious protein
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) researchers are leading a project that aims to commercialise human lactoferrin, a nutritious protein known for its immune-boosting properties. They are partnering Eclipse Ingredients to revolutionise the development of functional food and beverage ingredients, sports nutrition, and skin care.
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EU’s packaging regulation for waste reduction
The European Union Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) officially entered into force on 11 February 2025. The Australasian Institute of Packaging (AIP) will be holding a State of Industry Webinar on the EU PPWR on Wednesday 17 September to help navigate businesses through new requirements.
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MICE 2026 to showcase flavour of origin
The Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE) is introducing the addition of Trip to Origin to the event’s program.
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New geolocation tool encouraged for meat industry
Digital trolleys launch in supermarkets
Following a successful trial, Woolworths’ digital Scan&Go Trolleys will now be rolled out to 25 additional stores across New South Wales and to selected locations in Victoria and Queensland.
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Aussie meat thrives despite global disruptions
Australia’s red meat industry has reached record export volumes for beef and mutton during the 2024 to 2025 financial year despite global disruptions.
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