Researchers discover way to safely destroy PFAS An Australian-led team of international scientists have shown how harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) can be safely destroyed, in a world-first study to trace the entire chain of chemical reactions as PFAS break down during incineration. Researchers from CSIRO, the University of Newcastle, Colorado State University and…
The federal government has said it will develop a new national food security strategy titled “Feeding Australia” if re-elected, aimed at increasing “the security and supply chain resilience” of both agriculture and food production. According to a statement from agriculture minister Julie Collins (pictured) on Tuesday, Australia produces enough food “to feed more than twice…
Plant-based food manufacturer Forbidden Foods has reported sales of $577,857 for the first two months of the calendar year, a 147 per cent increase on the corresponding period in 2024, as the company beds down its acquisition of Oat Milk Goodness (OMG) last September. In a statement on Monday, the ASX-listed company said the news…
Arnott’s Group opened its new manufacturing facility in Rowville, Victoria, on Friday, marking a significant expansion of its better-for-you product capabilities. The 45,000-square-metre site, which produces breakfast and snack products, represents a homecoming for the 160-year-old Australian manufacturer. “Arnott’s has been at the forefront of manufacturing in Australia for 160 years,” said Arnott’s Group CEO…
Spirits maker Sydney Rum Distillery has said it will move into the site of the old Oak milk factory at Muswellbrook, with plans to have its distillery running later this year. In a statement on Friday, the boutique distiller, which was established in 2015, said it aimed to capitalise on the growing international reputation for…
The CSIRO has launched a new trove of isotopic data, which it says is “an important new national resource” for protecting and extending the nation’s reputation for “high-quality, safe, and sustainably-produced food”. Describing such data as “food’s unique fingerprint”, it said the new Isotopes.au site “consolidates a treasure trove of isotopic data” from Australia’s research…
Over 10,000 South Australian companies have signed up to use the State Brand, according to the SA government, with chicken salt pioneer Mitani one of the most recent. According to a statement on Monday, “thousands more businesses” have joined Brand South Australia after it was relaunched by the government in late-2022. One of these was…
In a move that could save Australia’s wine industry millions, La Trobe University has unveiled an innovative smoke sensor dubbed the “Wizard.” The device is specifically designed to protect vineyards from the devastating effects of bushfire smoke. Deployed across the Grampians, these Wine Industry Smoke Detectors (WISDs) are already making waves. Historically, vineyard owners have…
The segment of manufacturing concerning beer is worth $8.7 billion and grew 0.9 per cent annually between 2020 and 2025, according to newly-published market research. IBISWorld’s recently-updated Beer Manufacturing in Australia – Market Research Report (2015-2030) describes the level of competition as high and increasing. The total number of beer makers has increased at nearly…
Australian wine has made a splash on the global stage, with exports fizzing up to a frothy $2.55 billion this past year, showing a robust increase of 34 per cent in value and a 7 per cent uplift in volume, pouring out 649 million litres worldwide. The toast of the town? Our vineyards’ vibrant venture…
