Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to permit a genetically modified (GM) variety of Cavendish banana. If approved, it will be a world-first for the fruit.

The bioenergy system being constructed at JBS Australia’s Scone processing plant will remove around 28,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions every year, the company says. A similar plant in Toowoomba is already underway, with JBS allocating $11.1 million to the projects.

There is growing momentum in food waste action across government, research, and industry, but we also know that to hit this 2030 goal, the policy and research priorities that will have the most impact need to be identified. Dr Gamithri Karunasena reflects on the key policies and research required for Australia to halve food waste by 2030.

Paper-based packaging solutions were prolific at Pack Expo Las Vegas. ProAmpac launched its patent-pending ProActive Recyclable RP-1000 High Barrier paper-based technology for flexible packaging.

Food packaging and processing solutions company tna made a strong showing at Pack Expo Las Vegas, with a spotlight on the ‘Perfect Pair’ – the tna robag 3e and tna auto-splice 3 combination – among other leading edge equipment on display.

Costa Group’s share price jumped six per cent at opening trade this morning (22 September) after telling the market it accepted a $3.20 cash per share takeover offer by US private equity company Paine Schwartz Partners (PSP).

Australian Vintage has announced its investment in manufacturer and supplier of quality grape-derived products, AUSGRAPE, as it rebrands from AustFlavor.

Nuchev Limited has announced that Greg Kerr has resigned as the company's CEO. He will remain in the role until 15 December 2023. An executive search process is underway to appoint a new CEO.

Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell says the company’s net profit after tax of NZ$1.6 billion shows it is focusing on the right strategic priorities as well as favourable margins in the ingredients channel.

In a first-to-market digital printing collaboration, Tetra Pak and Flow Beverage, owner of North America’s biggest carton water brand, have joined up with Live Nation Canada to launch customised cartons.

Global food company Mars Incorporated says it will halve carbon emissions across its entire value chain by 2030 and invest $1 billion over the next three years to accelerate its progress to Net Zero emissions.

Food & Drink Business national sales manager Sharon Amos was on the packaging and processing beat at Foodtech Packtech in New Zealand this week, gathering soundbites and snapshots.

The board of Kellogg Company has approved the company being split into two independent, publicly traded companies – Kellanova and WK Kellogg. The separation will be completed on 2 October.

Meat processor MAP WA says the $35 million investment at its Bibra Lake facility doubles processing capacity and will create 80 jobs. MAP WA is co-owned by Western Meat Packers Group and Coles.

The New South Wales Labor government delivered its first budget today, with treasurer Daniel Mookhey saying it was the beginning of a long-term plan to address a “decade of damage”.

Bacon from Toowoomba-based butchery Meat Cellar has been named the World’s Best at the World Charcuterie Awards in London. Meat Cellar was the only Australian producer recognised at the awards.