The launch of Petrifilm Plates in 1984 was an advancement for microbial testing in the food industry. Neogen technical product specialist, Diana Pregonero Guzman, reflects on its impact and the ongoing evolution of food safety technology.

A $40m investment in soft plastics recycling will see the construction of a new processing facility in South Australia at Recycling Plastics Australia’s Kilburn premises, with the application of proprietary technology supplied by PreOne.

Since 2021, Arnott’s has been introducing some of its most loved biscuits – sweet and savoury – in a gluten-free format. Kim Berry speaks to Arnott’s Group CMO, Jenni Dill.

In a crackdown on highly caffeinated drinks, the South Australian government has pulled potentially harmful non-compliant energy drinks from the shelves of 18 retailers.

New Zealand grower-owned co-operative, Market Gardeners Limited, trading as the MG Group has sold its 70 per cent stake in Premier Fresh Australia to its Australian long-term business partners.

The 2024 National Food Waste Summit is underway, with more than 300 delegates hearing international and local leaders in the field provide updates on projects underway, overseas models and mindsets, and the challenges and triumphs of Australia’s commitment to halving food waste by 2030.

Auckland-based Scentian Bio has been awarded $10,000 in a food value chain pitch competition at the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) annual expo in Chicago.

Tasmania's Leatherwood honey bees are getting a winter vacation, with beekeepers moving hives to the warmer northern areas to keep the colonies safe during the cold season.

Foodmach has appointed Robert Niggl as its CEO. He will start with the packaging automation solution supplier on 5 August. Niggl joins Foodmach from NZSE-listed Scott Automation, where he was general manager for its Australia division.

Australians are throwing away a staggering 7.6 million tonnes of food every year, worth $36.6 billion – or $2500 per family. This is the reality facing the country as the 2024 National Food Waste Summit gets underway in Melbourne today.

Australian climate technology company, Rumin8, has been given provisional registration by the New Zealand Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines for its methane reducing feed additive to be tested on commercial livestock.

PepsiCo Australia is extending its partnership with Indigenous non-profit, Jawun, for a further three years. The PepsiCo Foundation has been providing funding to support Indigenous communities through Jawun since 2021.

The current linear food supply chain needs to be updated; it’s wasteful and harmful to the environment. Pivoting to circular economy practices can reduce waste and address food shortages, but a lack of awareness, complex logistics, and the investment needed can pose significant barriers, but change is possible.

After months of a divestment strategy and restructuring program to reduce debt, Mighty Craft has gone into voluntary administration after the collapse of a proposed merger with Better Beer. Liam Healey and Quintin Olde from restructuring company, Ankura, have been appointed administrators.

Australian no alcohol wine producer, Edenvale, has invested $5 million into a new processing facility, featuring cutting-edge dealcoholisation technology created in partnership with BevZero and Logichem.

Australian start-up, Food Recycle, says its $3 million capital raise will help commercialise its patented technology that turns food waste into high-performance animal feed. The raise will be through crowd funding platform, Swarmer, with an EOI opening on 8 August.