Global food commodity prices are set for respite in 2024 after three years of record highs caused by war, adverse weather and rising energy and input costs, according to Rabobank’s annual Agri Commodity Markets Outlook report.
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Mintel announces global food and drink trends for 2024
Australian winter crop forecast
After three consecutive strong harvests, Australian grain and oilseed production is set to return to more modest totals for the current season as drier growing conditions ‘hit home’, Rabobank said in its just-released 2023/24 Australian Winter Crop Forecast.
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Findings from Rabobank’s monthly Agri Commodity Research report
September marked a bearish month for many agri commodity classes, with the S&P GSCI Agriculture Index declining 2.2 per cent MOM.
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AgriFutures Australia releases new plan guides for the future of Australian insect industry
With the global insect market expected to be worth more than US$6.8 billion by 2032, AgriFutures Australia has released a new five-year plan to accelerate the growth of the emerging Australian industry.
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Antioxidant ‘bee glue’ creates buzz for new Australian industry
University of the Sunshine Coast researchers have discovered a nutrient-rich product in honeybee hives across Australia that spark a new national industry for food and health products.
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NCS Australia’s revolutionary solution for the fresh food industry
NCS Australia, a leading technology services firm, announced the launch of FreshFocus, a powerful new technology designed specifically for the fresh food supply sector.
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New technology removes undesirable aromas during winemaking
A new ‘smart surface’ developed by AWRI scientists and Flinders University has been shown to successfully remove unwanted sulfur aromas from wine, opening up new opportunities for Australian winemakers.
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New project to transform SA harvest surplus to nutritious meals
The Centre for Social Impact at Flinders University has been awarded vital federal funding for a new research project to transform currently wasted harvest surplus into nutritious shelf-stable products for the food-relief sector.
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Kangaroo Island wildlife key to beverage fermentation
Researchers from the University of Adelaide have discovered new species of lactic acid bacteria on Kangaroo Island that could be used in the fermentation of wine, ciders and sour beers.
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