A new South Australian craft beer has been designed entirely by AI, thanks to a special project from the University of Adelaide’s Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) working in partnership with Barossa Valley Brewing.
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Deakin report tackles Australia’s $3 billion food and fibre fraud problem
Fraudulent practices are putting a dent in Australia’s global reputation as a food producing powerhouse, as a Deakin report shows the country’s food and fibre products are highly vulnerable to fraud.
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WA has begun phasing out single-use plastics from this month
Nine single-use plastic items have begun to be phased out in Western Australia from 1 January 2022. This includes plastic bowls, cups for cold beverages and hot foods, plates, cutlery, stirrers, straws, expanded polystyrene food containers, thick plastic bags and helium balloon releases.
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True national distribution model strengthened with Tasmanian acquisition
APS Industrial (APS) has strengthened its distribution and service capability in Tasmania via the acquisition of Bamford Engineering Products – Electrical, Automation & Instrumentation.
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Helen Kroger reappointed as AFMA chairperson
The chairperson of the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) Commission, Helen Kroger, has been reappointed for a five-year term that will begin 1 July 2022.
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MAKE YOUR MIX in 2022 with the OAK Flavour Generator
After the roaring success of the competition in 2021, OAK is once again making all your flavoured milk dreams come true with the OAK Flavour Generator in 2022.
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Kraft Heinz cements climate ambition to become carbon neutral by 2050
Kraft Heinz has pledged to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions across its operational footprint and entire global supply chain by 2050, reaffirming its commitment to reducing the ongoing threat of climate change.
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South Australia’s Coffin Bay oyster growers are back in business
Oyster farms in the Coffin Bay growing area are being progressively opened up for harvesting again, with the first oysters from the area able to reach customers in time for Christmas.
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AMIC welcomes a new era with signing of the Australia-UK FTA
The Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC), the peak representative of red meat exporters in Australia, has welcomed and shown support for the recent signing of the landmark free trade agreement with the United Kingdom.
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Woolworths seeks next wave of dairy farming innovators with $100,000 grants
Woolworths is calling on Australia’s dairy farmers to share their plans for on-farm improvement, with grants of up to $100,000 available through the latest round of Woolworths’ Dairy Innovation Fund.
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ACCC contemplates regulatory changes for wine sector
Commercial practices in the wine grape industry have improved, but further regulatory action may be required unless additional important reforms are implemented, an ACCC review has found.
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Nestlé Australia switches to 100 per cent renewable electricity
Australian brands including KitKat, Milo, Allen’s, Nescafé, Uncle Tobys and Purina pet food will now be made at factories where 100 per cent of the electricity is sourced from wind power.
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AFGC calls for a coordinated approach to secure Australia’s local food and grocery manufacturing future
The Australian Food and Grocery Council has warned that the industry needs a more coordinated policy and funding approach to realise its potential as a provider of essential daily products, a high-skills growth sector, and a major export earner.
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Woolworths Group starts construction on first automated online fulfilment centre in Western Sydney
Woolworths Group has commenced building its first ever automated customer fulfilment centre to better serve the online grocery needs of Western Sydney customers.
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CENTREPIECE partners with Victorian-brands Moon Dog and CAPI
Australia’s newest events and conference venue, CENTREPIECE, has announced exclusive supplier contracts with Moon Dog Craft Brewery and CAPI, two of Victoria’s leading beverage brands, highlighting Victoria’s rich refreshment culture.
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HelloFresh donates $200,000 to OzHarvest
Australian meal kit delivery service, HelloFresh, announced a $200,000 donation to Australia’s leading food rescue organisation, OzHarvest, to help feed people in need and reduce food waste this Christmas.
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Sealed Air announces leadership promotions and appointments for 2022
Sealed Air (SEE) today announced that Alessandra Faccin is being promoted to president of the company’s Asia-Pacific (APAC) region and Shuxian (Susan) Yang is being appointed to corporate treasurer and finance leader of SEE Automation, both effective January 1, 2022.
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Virtual trade mission positions agri-food exporters for growth in Korea
The Queensland government has launched its second virtual agriculture and food trade mission, with a focus on Korea.
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Liquor Marketing Group appoints new head of category
Australian membership-owned retailer, Liquor Marketing Group (LMG), has announced the appointment of its new head of category, Jeremy Turnham – effective immediately.
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Global dairy markets “teetering on the edge” – Rabobank
Global dairy markets are “teetering” at low milk production levels not seen since 2014, according to Rabobank’s recently released Q4 Global Dairy Quarterly report.
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