News
CAFFEINE ANALYSIS - NEW TESTING NOW AVAILABLE
- Tuesday, 04 February 2025
Agrifood Technology is now offering clients new testing in the form of Caffeine analysis.
NEW AT7 MEGA SCREEN - PESCTICIDE TESTING UPDATE
- Wednesday, 22 January 2025
Agrifood Technology is now offering all its clients the new AT7 Mega screen.
MDS METHOD INTRODUCTION - UPDATE ON MICROBIOLOGY TESTING
- Tuesday, 14 January 2025
Agrifood Technology is now offering all our clients in WA and QLD a new MDS method for Listeria spp, Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella and Campylobacter spp detection.
Read more: MDS METHOD INTRODUCTION - UPDATE ON MICROBIOLOGY TESTING
CHRISTMAS CLOSURE DATES - 2024
- Thursday, 28 November 2024
Kindly take note of the following closedown dates and times for the upcoming holiday period.
EHPA Symposium 2024 - is here!
- Wednesday, 23 October 2024
EHPA 2024 Symposium - Activating Communities promises to be an exciting, forward-thinking event.
Moorooka Lab - We are moving
- Wednesday, 11 September 2024
We are excited to share some significant news with you. We are thrilled to announce that we are moving our QLD office and laboratory to a new and larger space.
AGSA Conference - is here!
- Wednesday, 21 August 2024
The 74th Australasian Grain Science Conference Innovations in Grain Science has started.
AIFST Conference - Sydney 2024
- Wednesday, 07 August 2024
AIFST24 is the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology’s annual convention.
AGIC Conference 2024 - is here!
- Tuesday, 30 July 2024
Come and meet the Agrifood team at the Australian Grains Industry Conference 2024 (AGIC 24).
Price Adjustment - July 2024
- Thursday, 13 June 2024
Agrifood Technology have conducted a detailed market analysis, and we would like to notify our clients of a 3% price adjustment that will be applied across all analytical testing (Note: except for contracted pricing).
Hort Connections 2024 is here!
- Monday, 03 June 2024
Hort Connections 2024 is starting and will be hosted between 3-5th June at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (MCEC).
LOCAL HEALTH - HOSPITALITY & FOOD SAFETY IN HOTELS
- Thursday, 16 May 2024
As the hospitality industry continues to grow and evolve, one area that remains of critical importance is food safety. Hotels are responsible for ensuring the safety and quality of the food they serve to guests, and this requires rigorous food safety testing and routine monitoring.
Read more: LOCAL HEALTH - HOSPITALITY & FOOD SAFETY IN HOTELS
Allergen labelling - What has changed?
- Thursday, 14 March 2024
With the recent changes by FSANZ on Allergen Labelling for Food Businesses - see the below new requirements for declaring allergens.
Christmas & New Year - Closure Times
- Thursday, 14 December 2023
To help you plan sample testing and delivery/pick up needs over the Holiday period, please note the following key closure dates & times.
EHPA Symposium - Melbourne 4-6th October 2023
- Thursday, 05 October 2023
The EHPA Symposium is a premier gathering of professionals in environmental health and public administration, offering a platform to discuss innovative research, best practices, and emerging trends in the field.
Visit us at Foodpro - it's almost here!
- Thursday, 20 July 2023
Why not come and visit the Agrifood team at booth C44, at the upcoming Foodpro conference: 23-26th July 2023.
Victorian Council Testing - Food Safety Testing Services
- Monday, 06 February 2023
Agrifood Technology have recently expanded its testing portfolio and are now offering municipal Councils a wide range of testing services under the Victorian Food Act. 1984.
Read more: Victorian Council Testing - Food Safety Testing Services
CHRISTMAS TRADING PERIOD - 2022/23
- Thursday, 01 December 2022
With Christmas quickly approaching - please find outlined below our holiday and New Year open/closure times.
Customer Portal - 24/7 LIVE Results
- Tuesday, 15 November 2022
We have made several upgrades to the Agrifood Customer portal, significantly enhancing the user experience and access to completed tests and live results.
AIFST Convention - Food Science Conference 2022
- Thursday, 18 August 2022
The AIFST annual Conference is almost here - 24th-25th August 2022.
Upgrades to our Customer Portal
- Tuesday, 19 April 2022
We have made several upgrades to the Agrifood Customer portal, significantly enhancing the user experience and access to completed tests and live results.
Happy New Year – 2022
- Thursday, 13 January 2022
We would like to wish all our valued customers and suppliers a prosperous Happy New Year.
Christmas Trading Days - 2021/22
- Monday, 06 December 2021
From our team to yours, we wish you a safe and joyful festive season and a happy New Year for 2022.
New Customer Portal is here - AFT Portal V2
- Monday, 20 September 2021
We have made several upgrades and changes to the Agrifood Customer portal, significantly enhancing the user experience and access to completed/live results.
AGIC Virtual Conference - 2021
- Monday, 06 September 2021
Australian Grains Industry Conference 2021 will be held virtually from Monday 6th September to Tuesday 7th September 2021.
Legionella testing in water - WA Laboratory
- Friday, 05 February 2021
Legionella is an organism that is ever-present in the environment and found in very low concentrations in the potable water supply.
Wydham Council - Wynning Business e-news (Dec. 2020)
- Wednesday, 16 December 2020
In response to the COVID19 pandemic and its impact on business, the Economic Growth Unit oversaw the delivery of the $5M WynLocal Support Package which included the Business Recovery and Growth fund.
Read more: Wydham Council - Wynning Business e-news (Dec. 2020)
Christmas & Holiday Period 2020/21 - Closure dates
- Wednesday, 09 December 2020
Agrifood Technology will be closed during the key public holiday and Christmas/New Year period with condensed opening hours and reduced laboratory staff as outlined below.
Read more: Christmas & Holiday Period 2020/21 - Closure dates
AGIC Virtual Conference - On Today!
- Thursday, 30 July 2020
It’s finally here! Today, the grains industry comes together to connect, learn and engage at the 21st annual Australian Grains Industry Conference.
AGIC 2020 LIVE - Conference is coming soon!
- Tuesday, 28 July 2020
The countdown is on.......2 days to go to AGIC 2020 virtual live conference.
AIFST Food Science Conference - 22nd June to 3rd July
- Monday, 22 June 2020
Come join us for the 2020 AIFST Conference.
Read more: AIFST Food Science Conference - 22nd June to 3rd July
Rapid Yeast & Mould Testing - Now available in our WA lab
- Monday, 10 February 2020
Agrifood Technology WA is pleased to advise that it is now able to offer rapid Yeast and Mould analysis on a variety of products using Petrifilm technology.
Read more: Rapid Yeast & Mould Testing - Now available in our WA lab
Exciting acquisition & addition to the Agrifood business
- Monday, 02 December 2019
Effective from 2nd December 2019, the Niche Food Microbiology testing business has been sold to Agrifood Technology, a division of AWTA Ltd.
Read more: Exciting acquisition & addition to the Agrifood business
Proposed ban in Thailand of chlorpyrifos, glyphosate and paraquat
- Friday, 01 November 2019
Thailand’s government agreed on Tuesday 22 October 2019 to ban the use of chlorpyrifos, glyphosate and paraquat in Thailand.
Read more: Proposed ban in Thailand of chlorpyrifos, glyphosate and paraquat
Measurement of Uncertainty - New Tool
- Friday, 16 August 2019
This new tool enables you to identify the estimated uncertainty value for a particular test.
LIMS PLATFORM - UPGRADE
- Friday, 21 June 2019
On Monday 24th of June 2019, Agrifood Technology will be upgrading LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) to Labware LIMS Version 7.
The 3rd Food Allergen Management Symposium (FAMS2019) - Only days away!
- Thursday, 09 May 2019
The 3rd Food Allergen Management Symposium (FAMS2019) in Melbourne, is an assembly of the best minds across the spectrum of food allergen management.
Read more: The 3rd Food Allergen Management Symposium (FAMS2019) - Only days away!
Microbiology Laboratory Derrimut - Undergoing Easter Maintenance
- Thursday, 11 April 2019
Please be advised that Agrifood Technology’s Microbiology laboratory based in Derrimut will be undergoing some scheduled maintenance and the last day for collection/submission of samples will be Wednesday 17th April 2019, at 12 noon.
Read more: Microbiology Laboratory Derrimut - Undergoing Easter Maintenance
Salmonella in Eggs - Testing Available
- Friday, 22 March 2019
The recall of hundreds of thousands of eggs due to the detection of salmonella should not prompt panic, but should serve as a reminder for Australians to adopt proper food hygiene practices.
Limestone analysis - Capability Overview
- Friday, 22 February 2019
Outlined below is some key information regarding our limestone analysis capability in Western Australia.
Campylobacter rates forecast to double
- Wednesday, 13 February 2019
Climate change could result in the rates of Campylobacter caused food poisoning doubling by 2080.
FeedTest Season Averages - 1st Quarter 2018/19
- Wednesday, 19 December 2018
The 2018/19 FeedTest First Quarter Season averages have been posted.
Christmas & End of Year - Trading Hours
- Wednesday, 28 November 2018
The laboratory will be closing over the upcoming Christmas Holiday period for only a short timeframe this year.
43rd National EHA Conference - on now at the Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle
- Thursday, 01 November 2018
The 43rd EHA National Conference is being held from 30 October to 2 November at Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle.
Read more: 43rd National EHA Conference - on now at the Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle
Listeria outbreak
- Wednesday, 15 August 2018
Due to recent concerns over Listeria recalls on frozen vegetable packaging, which originally raised alarms in Europe. Vegetables which carry Listeria monocytogenes can cause Listeriosis.
Mandatory labelling for Lupin - starts on 26th May 2018
- Thursday, 10 May 2018
A reminder that if you are a Food buisness - that mandatory allergen labelling requirements for Lupin begins on 26 May 2018.
Read more: Mandatory labelling for Lupin - starts on 26th May 2018
New NATA accreditation - Peanut Allergens
- Friday, 04 May 2018
Agrifood Technology is very pleased to announce that is now has NATA accreditation for Peanut allergen testing.
WA Laboratory - Increases NATA Accreditation scope
- Tuesday, 30 January 2018
Agrifood Technology has recently gain NATA accreditation for Sorbic Acid in processed foods and Sulphur Dioxide in fresh produce and dried fruits.
Read more: WA Laboratory - Increases NATA Accreditation scope
DERRIMUT MICRO LAB - GAINS NATA ACCREDITATION FOR WATER
- Thursday, 16 November 2017
The Agrifood Derrimut Microbiology laboratory has successfully gained NATA accreditation for Water testing.
Read more: DERRIMUT MICRO LAB - GAINS NATA ACCREDITATION FOR WATER
APVMA - APPOINTMENT OF APPROVED ANALYST
- Friday, 10 November 2017
Doreen Fernandez, from Agrifood Technology has been recently endorsed by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) to have appropriate qualifications and experience, to be an approved analyst for the purposes of the Agvet Codes.
WA Microbiology Laboratory - Open for business video
- Thursday, 28 September 2017
Take a look at Agrifood Technology’s latest video, outlining our new Microbiology facility and NATA accreditation for our Western Australian laboratory.
Read more: WA Microbiology Laboratory - Open for business video
New AGRIFOOD NATA Accredited Microbiological laboratory - Bibra Lake
- Monday, 25 September 2017
Microbiological laboratory Bibra Lake, WA - Opens for business.
Read more: New AGRIFOOD NATA Accredited Microbiological laboratory - Bibra Lake
Need water samples tested for Lead?
- Friday, 08 September 2017
Western Australia government buildings are currently faced with uncertainty about possible lead contimination in drinking water.
Fipronil – contamination in Eggs
- Wednesday, 06 September 2017
Recently there has been an outbreak of Fipronil contamination in Chicken eggs and egg by products over in Europe and Hong Kong.
HACCP Conference - 2017 is now on!
- Wednesday, 30 August 2017
The 2017 HACCP conference is now on and running in Sydney.
New Allergen - added to the Food Standards Code list
- Monday, 31 July 2017
On 25 May 2017, the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) was amended to add lupin to the list of allergens that must be declared on food labels.
Read more: New Allergen - added to the Food Standards Code list
FeedTest Pricing Alteration - 1st July 2017
- Tuesday, 27 June 2017
FeedTest has kept testing charges and pricing structure constant for 5 years now, unfortunately though due to increasing laboratory costs a small price rise is necessary in 2017.
FeedTest - Season Averages 2016/17
- Thursday, 15 June 2017
FeedTest 2016/17 full fodder season averages and results are now available for download.
Changes to AusScan Testing
- Friday, 17 February 2017
The recent commercial development of the Pork CRC’s AusScan Calibration, has resulted in FeedTest no longer being able to absorb the cost of providing these tests at no charge.
Department of Agriculture & Water Resources - grant approval to test meat and meat products
- Monday, 28 November 2016
Agrifood Technology is now AQIS approved to conduct testing on meat and meat products
Glyphosate Testing in Barley
- Thursday, 10 November 2016
With harvest now upon us here in Australia and the recent decision by the APVMA to issue a permit to allow minor use of AGVET product to control weed production in the barley crop, it is important to be guided by the instructions for use provided by the manufacturer and the APVMA on the product’s use.
What we do - Agrifood Video
- Friday, 04 November 2016
Agrifood has recently produced a video showcasing the company's broad testing abilities.
Investigation into Salmonella possibly linked to Rockmelon
- Wednesday, 03 August 2016
State and territory food enforcement agencies are investigating cases of Salmonella, possibly associated with rockmelon, following an increase in cases in a number of states in Australia.
Read more: Investigation into Salmonella possibly linked to Rockmelon
AGIC Conference - 2016
- Wednesday, 27 July 2016
The Agrifood team is hosting a display booth at the AGIC Conference.
Are Heavy Metals a risk to your food?
- Wednesday, 11 May 2016
Heavy metals such as Arsenic, Cadmium, Lead and Mercury are common heavy metals that are found in our everyday environment.
Agrifood - Gains NATA Accreditation for Gluten testing
- Thursday, 17 March 2016
Agrifood Technology is pleased to announce that our Gluten allergen testing method has now been granted NATA accreditation.
Read more: Agrifood - Gains NATA Accreditation for Gluten testing
AFIA Ring Test Results - Publication for FeedTest
- Friday, 11 March 2016
AFIA Fodder Testing Proficiency Program – Round 26 results 2016.
Read more: AFIA Ring Test Results - Publication for FeedTest
Salmonella - Testing Services
- Friday, 05 February 2016
Agrifood Technology is a NATA accredited specialised Microbiological Testing Laboratory - offering complete microbiological services in Food Safety testing.
Christmas Trading Hours
- Friday, 11 December 2015
Christmas & New Year Period 2015/16 Trading Hours
FeedTest Season Averages - 1st Quarter 2015
- Monday, 30 November 2015
There is something different each season and this one is no exception.
Elmore Field Days - Starts 6th October
- Wednesday, 30 September 2015
It's that time of the year again - Elmore Field Days starts next week.
69th WA State EH Conference - is almost here!
- Monday, 31 August 2015
The 69th WA State Environmental Health Conference will be held at Crown Perth on Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd September 2015.
Customer Portal.....On-Line Results Now Available!
- Thursday, 30 July 2015
The Agrifood Customer portal is a collection of programs that provides a level of customer autonomy by enabling access to their projects, reports, results and invoices hosted by Agrifood Technology.
Read more: Customer Portal.....On-Line Results Now Available!
CNCPS Testing - FeedTest New Service Offering
- Tuesday, 23 June 2015
New Service offered by FeedTest for CPM Nutritionists - FeedTest is proud to announce the introduction of a new service for dairy nutrition and the CPM Model from the United States.
Agrifood Technology – gains NATA accreditation for Microbiological Testing
- Monday, 01 June 2015
Agrifood Technology is pleased to announce that our Microbiological testing facility located in Derrimut, Victoria - now has NATA accreditation for a large range of tests, in a wide variety of food and feed products.
Read more: Agrifood Technology – gains NATA accreditation for Microbiological Testing
NATA Mycotoxins - Advancement
- Friday, 29 May 2015
Many commodities contain dangerous levels of mycotoxins which are byproducts of fungal growth due to poor growing, storage or handling conditions. These toxins if undetected can be incorporated into food products consumed by humans or animals.
Australia's Biggest Morning Tea - Raises a new record
- Tuesday, 26 May 2015
This year's Biggest Morning Tea has raised an amazing $785 dollars for the Cancer Council of Australia.
Read more: Australia's Biggest Morning Tea - Raises a new record
Methyl Bromide - Pesticide still in use on strawberries
- Monday, 30 March 2015
Pesticide banned worldwide still used to grow 70% of Australian strawberries.
Read more: Methyl Bromide - Pesticide still in use on strawberries
Wheat Harvest Report - 2014/15
- Friday, 27 February 2015
The 2014 wheat harvest has come and gone for another year.
GCMSMS Capability & Capacity Improvement
- Wednesday, 28 January 2015
The Food Safety Laboratory at Agrifood Technology uses state of the art instrumentation to analyse for a wide range of pesticide residues in Grains, Grain Products, Fruit, Fruit Juices, Fruit Concentrates, Vegetables, Vegetable Juices, and Vegetable Concentrates.
Fodder Season - Update November 2014
- Friday, 28 November 2014
Early severe frosts in Northern Victoria and Southern New South Wales, coupled with very dry parts of North West Victoria has resulted in some grain crops cut for silage and some fodder crops not cut at all.
Agrifood Team - attend Brunei Workshop on Potential Contaminant in Stockfeed
- Wednesday, 24 September 2014
The Department of Agriculture and Agrifood held a workshop on 'Potential Contaminant in Stockfeed', which took place yesterday at the Rimba Horticulture Business Centre, Gadong, Brunei.
Read more: Agrifood Team - attend Brunei Workshop on Potential Contaminant in Stockfeed
The Nation's premier Food Safety Event is here - HACCP Conference 2014
- Thursday, 21 August 2014
Now in its 21st year, the Australian HACCP Conference is a must-attend event for every food safety professional.
Read more: The Nation's premier Food Safety Event is here - HACCP Conference 2014
AGIC 2014 - Another Success!
- Thursday, 31 July 2014
Agrifood Technology was proud to once again be an integral part of the Australian Grains Industry Conference (AGIC) on the 28th & 29th July, 2014.
Testing to target food fraud
- Friday, 27 June 2014
While food fraud is causing concern for consumers, it's also a big problem for retailers and food manufacturers and the industry is responding by ramping up testing regimes and developing new technologies that can identify dodgy ingredients and spot fake food.
Australia's Biggest Morning Tea
- Thursday, 22 May 2014
Colleagues, friends and families came together this morning to make this year's Biggest Morning Tea the best so far held at Agrifood Technology.
Microbiological testing begins at Langdons
- Friday, 02 May 2014
Effective 1st May 2014 Agrifood Technology commenced the exciting new phase of managing the on-site Laboratory testing for Langdon Ingredients.
Australian Institute of Food Science &Technology - Laboratory Visit
- Wednesday, 30 April 2014
Members from the West Australian Branch of the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology visited our laboratories in Bibra Lake on Wednesday 23rd April 2014.
Read more: Australian Institute of Food Science &Technology - Laboratory Visit
Quality of Drought Feeds
- Tuesday, 08 April 2014
Drought conditions can cause a lot of heartache for farmers trying to maintain their livestock.
MSG Testing - Survey
- Friday, 28 February 2014
Do you have Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) testing requirements?
By filling out the survey, you will greatly assist us with understanding your future MSG testing requirements.
Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WPXB37G
Is your feed yielding the production you expected?
- Thursday, 30 January 2014
There are occasions when stock will not perform as expected on certain feeds. Milk production may drop back or weight gain is not achieved. There can be a number of reasons for this performance drop.
Read more: Is your feed yielding the production you expected?
FeedTest Season Averages 2013/14 - First Quarter
- Friday, 29 November 2013
The mix of samples sent for testing this year is quite different to this time last year. A lot more cereal crops have been tested as standing crops and windrows with a high number marked as frost damaged.
Nutritional Testing - NATA Scope Expansion
- Wednesday, 30 October 2013
Agrifood Technology extends its NATA Accreditation on food nutritional panel testing.
New Service – Product Inspection
- Friday, 27 September 2013
Agrifood offers Product Inspection as well as Testing Services
In addition to regular microbiological, pesticide residue and nutritional panel testing, Agrifood Technology has extended its service range to include imported frozen product inspection for one of its country Victoria based clients.
AACC Award Recipients
- Monday, 22 July 2013
The American Association of Cereal Chemists (AACC) International Check Sample Program is an important quality tool for food-testing laboratories worldwide. The program enables subscribers to assess and strengthen quality standards by evaluating the accuracy and consistency of their test data.
Fluoride Testing in Infant Health Formula
- Tuesday, 04 June 2013
Dental fluorosis is the staining of teeth beyond optimal levels of fluoride while a child's teeth are developing. This occurs when excess fluoride interferes with the formation of the enamel resulting in white patches or line over the surface of the tooth. Sources of fluoride are mainly found from water fluoridation, toothpaste and various food sources.
Food Allergy Awareness Week, 13-19 May 2013
- Wednesday, 15 May 2013
Food Allergy Week is a national initiative to raise awareness and to support Australians with food allergies, which is a widespread public health problem on the rise.
Species Testing - Now available on Meat
- Monday, 06 May 2013
Species testing is now offered by Agrifood Technology on various meat and food products.
“Do you really know what’s in your meat – is beef really 100% beef?”
Agrifood Technology gains GAFTA accreditation
- Monday, 08 April 2013
Agrifood Technology has recently been granted accreditation by The Grain and Feed Trade Association (GAFTA) as an approved laboratory for analysing grain under the GAFTA laboratory accreditation scheme.