Independent brewer, Beerfarm, continues to retain its authentic country charm as it aims to expand nationally. Image: Beerfarm Beerfarm came into being in 2015 when five friends discovered a hidden gem of a property, formerly an old dairy … The post Where good times and great beers meet appeared first on Food & Beverage Industry News ..read more

Image: NDABCREATIVITY/stock.adobe.com A QUT research project surrounding healthier food for senior Australians has seen success in round three of the National Industry … The post Food project PhD receives National Industry PhD Program success appeared first on Food & Beverage Industry News ..read more

Image: MLA A group of Lambassadors and Aussie Beef Mates came together in Dubai in June for a unique workshop to collaborate … The post Aussie Meat Academy hosts workshop in the Middle East appeared first on Food & Beverage Industry News ..read more

Image: SKT Studio/stock.adobe.com The value of Queensland’s agricultural sector is projected to boom to a second highest ever valuation of $23.56 billion in … The post New figures show QLD agriculture is set to boom appeared first on Food & Beverage Industry News ..read more

Image: jchizhe/stock.adobe.com More than 14,000 tonnes of soft plastics will be diverted from South Australian landfills every year, thanks to a $20 million investment in advanced recycling technology by the Australian Government. Recycling Plastics Australia in Kilburn will clean and purify soft plastics such as shopping bags, chip packets and food wrappers to create feedstock for new soft plastic packaging. This will help Australia to develop an advanced recycling supply chain that will turn soft plastic waste back into packaging. The project will deliver 45 jobs. This project, delivered in ..read more

Image: oticki/stock.adobe.com The NSW Government has appointed Dr. Marion Healy PSM as the state’s first Independent Biosecurity Commissioner to help the NSW Government in safeguarding the future of the agriculture sector. The appointment comes following Healy’s successful tenure as the interim Commissioner, which commenced in June 2023. “It is an honour to be appointed to this role and I commend the NSW Government for its commitment to prioritising this growing issue,” said Healy. “Collaboration and coordination will be key to success as biosecurity is a shared responsibility. I know how hard ..read more

Image: oticki/stock.adobe.com Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to permit the sale and use of food made from a new genetically modified (GM) potato. Potato line BG25 has been genetically modified to have disease-resistance to late blight and Potato Virus Y, as well as low-reducing sugars and reduced browning. If approved, food made from this type of GM potato could be imported into Australia and New Zealand in the form of potato starch, potato flour or pre-cooked potato chips. FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said safety assessments are ..read more

Image: Rostislav Sedlacek/stock.adobe Celebrating its 7th year, The Australian Pinot Noir Challenge has announced that entries for the 2024 competition are now open for the finest winemakers across the country. Known for its rigorous judging process and esteemed panel of judges, the challenge is recognised as a significant accolade in the wine industry, capable of propelling wineries into the.  The competition not only highlights the incredible diversity and quality of Australian Pinot Noir but also provides a platform for winemakers to showcase their craftsmanship to a broader audience ..read more

Supagas is placed to help food and beverage manufacturers meet their industrial gas needs in an ever changing environment. Image: Ivan Kulikov/stock.adobe.com From carbonation and packaging to dispensing beverages, Supagas provides solutions for the unique needs of clients. Food & Beverage Industry News reports. The hospitality industry, encompassing food and beverage sectors, is facing a multitude of challenges which are impacting running costs. By making smart choices a business can help mitigate these challenges, in this case, around the use of gases.  For example, gases like CO ..read more

Image: LaTrobe University La Trobe University is paving the way for Australian food security, with the establishment of a The La Trobe Institute for Sustainable Agriculture and Food (LISAF) that will expand cutting-edge agricultural research and innovation.    The institute has been officially launched and will undertake research and innovation across the agri-food-health chain, aiming to enhance profitability for producers while also improving product quality and choice for consumers. LISAF director professor, Tony Bacic, said a key component of the Institut ..read more