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20/12/2023

Are you ready? The Plain English Allergen Labelling requirements commence on 25 February 2024! https://foodenvylabelling.com.au/25-february-2024-new-allergen-labelling-requirements-start/

14/12/2023

'No added sugar' labelling changes made to Food Standards Code https://foodenvylabelling.com.au/no-added-sugar-labelling-changes/
Also, don't forget also that the transition period for Allergen labelling is almost up!

05/07/2022

My summary of the FSANZ 2022 Stakeholder Forum is now out! What a thought provoking day! How are you changing your business model to face the 'Megatrends' head on and go digital? https://foodenvylabelling.com.au/fsanz-2022-stakeholder-forum-summary-the-future-of-food-is-digital/

29/06/2022

I am attending the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Stakeholders Forum today. Great to hear a range of perspectives on the future of food and regulation. Stay tuned for a summary!

24/03/2022

The clock is ticking! Food businesses have until 25 February 2024 to implement the new allergy ‘plain English’ labelling (PEAL) requirements in Australia ('stock in trade' period in effect to 25 February 2026). Have you gone through your PEAL Guide yet? Available on Amazon.com.au

07/03/2022

Did you know that the global food preservatives market is forecast to grow to USD 4.0 billion by 2026? This is not just growth in synthetics but more natural preservatives and packaging alternatives that extend shelf life while preserving flavour, colour and texture (e.g. Probiotics, edible films & botanical extracts).

Current Food Trends – Food Preservation Alternatives March 6, 2022 by Michelle Boutin Let’s talk trends. Is your product able to use current health food trends to expand its market share? Or perhaps you are looking to develop a product that will take advantage of current consumer desires? In thi...

18/02/2022

Many botanicals are now being explored as food useful ingredients for their health benefits. There are just a few things to consider first…
https://foodenvylabelling.com.au/bountiful-botanicals-what-ingredients-can-i-use/

04/02/2022

Oh wow! A new Food Composition database which includes a lot of newer foods and beverages that are now mainstream. Great for food entrepreneurs and labelling!

We have launched the much-anticipated second release of the Australian Food Composition Database (AFCD). The AFCD is an easy to search, high quality database of the nutrient content of Australian food.

The second release includes updated data for commonly consumed foods such as:
👉chicken
👉bread, and
👉coffee.

It also contains data on new foods included for the first time, including:
👉kombucha
👉plant-based meat alternatives
👉non-dairy yoghurts and beverages, and
👉snack bars and protein powder.

Curious about the nutrient content of your favourite foods? Check out the AFC database today: http://ow.ly/iKO350HM82Z

24/01/2022

New Ad Standards for Food & Beverages were released in November 2021. Have you had a chance to read them?
https://foodenvylabelling.com.au/new-ad-standards/

23/08/2021

I am very pleased to share with you my newest e-publication: a short guide to Plain English Allergen Labelling (PEAL). Available now on Amazon.

PEAL - Plain English Allergen Labelling: A Short Guide to the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Food Standards Requirements eBook : Boutin, Michelle: Amazon.com.au: Kindle Store

16/08/2021

By popular demand, a ‘Do I need a food label’ flowchart! What other food labelling content are you keen to know more about?

03/08/2021

Are you interested in sports foods and drinks? FSANZ is seeking your views into what should and should not be present in today’s sports foods and drinks. https://foodenvylabelling.com.au/call-for-data-on-ingredients-used-in-modern-sports-foods/