$10 million to reduce food waste and expand rescue programs
The New South Wales Government has awarded more than $10 million to businesses, organisations and councils working to reduce food waste across NSW.
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MSC certified tuna becomes standard in Australian supermarkets
Around 70 per cent of canned tuna sold in Australia is now certified to the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standard, reflecting a shift in supermarket sourcing and product labelling.
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CCEP launches cross-border PET recycling program
Asahi’s new partnership to track carbon output
Plant SynBio launches Adelaide node to support food systems
Plant SynBio Australia has launched its Adelaide node at Adelaide University’s Waite campus, expanding national capability in plant synthetic biology.
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MD of General Mills ANZ’s passion for lively dining
General Mills ANZ managing director Karen Jenkins joins Food & Beverage Industry News to discuss how the company is positioning its brands for growth in Australia’s evolving food market. Dae Hong writes.
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Development of portable smoke taint sensors for wine grapes
Researchers at QUT are developing a portable sensor to help grape growers detect smoke taint earlier and avoid costly losses during bushfire seasons. Dae Hong writes.
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Trimatt installs automated packaging system for flour manufacturer
QLD funds $1.75 million program to boost sustainable farming
The Queensland government is funding a $1.75 million program to support sustainable farming practices in Central Queensland, with a focus on reducing sediment runoff into the Great Barrier Reef.
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Food security strategy ahead of 2032 Olympic Games
The South East Queensland Food System Strategy outlines measures to improve food security ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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How cooling is a quiet achiever
Cooling and temperature control is often overlooked in food and beverage manufacturing. Atlas Copco offers rental chillers for high demand environments.
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Box Divvy develops soft plastics collection and recycling pipeline
Box Divvy has developed its own soft plastics collection and recycling pipeline, diverting about 2.5 tonnes from landfill each month.
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New carbon credit method proposed for meat sector
The Australian government is working with industry to develop a new Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) scheme livestock method aimed at enabling farmers to diversify income through herd management practices that reduce methane emissions.
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$14.3 million investment supports oyster, kelp and seafood sector
The NSW government, together with 10 aquaculture businesses, will invest $14.3 million in the Bega and South Coast oyster, kelp and seafood sector to expand production, improve sustainability and support jobs.
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Could saltbush replace salt?
A RMIT University researcher is exploring how saltbush, a native Australian plant, could become a nutritious, plant-based alternative in savoury foods.
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Centre donates fresh produce boxes to fight VIC food insecurity
Fresh produce grown at Marngoneet Correctional Centre is being distributed to Victorians experiencing food insecurity through a long running partnership with Geelong Foodshare.
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3 billion drink containers recycled, $300M returned to Victorians
More than $300 million has been returned to Victorians through the state’s container deposit scheme, following the recycling of more than 3 billion cans and bottles.
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Coca-Cola Europacific Partners installs new RVM at Northmead
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) Australia has installed a new Return and Earn reverse vending machine (RVM) at its Northmead production site in Western Sydney, expanding access to container recycling.
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2026 awards boosts Australia’s sustainable seafood production
Retailers, producers and innovators have been recognised at the 2026 Sustainable Seafood Awards for their role in advancing responsible seafood production.
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Biofuel plantation project to expand in regional Queensland
A new joint venture between Nippon Steel Trading and Energreen Australia will establish a large scale pongamia plantation near Emerald, aimed at supporting biofuel production and strengthening trade ties with Japan.
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