Askafoodtech Pty Ltd

Askafoodtech Pty Ltd We are a food technology consulting company based in Toowoomba. How do we help you grow, and manage risk?

Founding Director, Stewart Eddie and his team have extensive experience in developing new food products.

Happy National Gluten-Free Day!Today, January 12th, we raise awareness not just for those managing Celiac Disease or glu...
12/01/2026

Happy National Gluten-Free Day!

Today, January 12th, we raise awareness not just for those managing Celiac Disease or gluten intolerance, but also for the incredible health benefits a gluten-free lifestyle can offer—from increased energy and reduced bloating to mitigating joint pain and migraines.

For food producers, this day is a powerful reminder of the essential role of precision and compliance in meeting consumer needs. Developing and labelling truly gluten-free products involves:

Rigorous Allergen Management: Preventing cross-contamination in the manufacturing process.

Accurate Labelling: Ensuring all ingredients and processing steps meet the strict regulatory definition of 'gluten-free.'

Smart Innovation: Creating delicious, market-ready alternatives that don't compromise on taste or texture.

If your food business is looking to navigate the complexities of gluten-free product development, safety protocols, or compliance, ASKAFOODTECH is here to guide you. We simplify the technical so you can focus on innovation and impact.

Reach out to us to make your next product a compliant, successful, and delicious reality!

Coming back to the office we are at the 2nd week and we are flexing for a brilliant 2026, feels different, doesn't it?...
12/01/2026

Coming back to the office we are at the 2nd week and we are flexing for a brilliant 2026, feels different, doesn't it? 🧭

At ASKAFOODTECH, we didn't just spend the break resting; we spent it thinking about how to make 2026 the most impactful year yet for our community of food founders.

This year, we’re doubling down on Authenticity and Innovation. We want to help you build food businesses that don’t just feed people—they empower them.

From clean-label resets to functional breakthroughs, let's create food that matters.

Ready to start? We are. 🚀

Let’s turn your "2026 Vision" into a shelf-ready reality.

🔗 https://1l.ink/WJ228SF

Sustainability is Only About the Wrapper! ❌Myth: Swapping to a compostable pouch is the most impactful way to make your ...
11/01/2026

Sustainability is Only About the Wrapper!

❌Myth: Swapping to a compostable pouch is the most impactful way to make your product "Sustainable."

✅Fact: Agriculture is the 80%. For most food products, 80% of the carbon footprint happens before the ingredient even reaches the factory. 2026 consumers and regulators (ACCC) are looking for "Upcycled" ingredients and Regenerative Sourcing.

Strategy: Innovation in 2026 means looking backward into your supply chain. Can you use a "waste" side-stream (like fruit pulp or spent grain) as a hero ingredient?
That is a much stronger 2026 marketing story than just a recyclable bag.



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In 2026, the Australian food landscape is no longer defined solely quality of the harvest; it is defined by Supply Chain...
10/01/2026

In 2026, the Australian food landscape is no longer defined solely quality of the harvest; it is defined by Supply Chain Security.

🌾 1. The Sorghum Advantage: The "C4" Powerhouse, Sorghum isn't just a gluten-free grain; it is an industrial survivalist perfectly adapted to the "new normal" of 2026.
In high temperatures and drought conditions, C3 plants suffer from photorespiration, Sorghum, however, is a C4 plant. It has evolved a specialised "pumping" mechanism that concentrates CO2 inside its leaves. This allows the plant to keep its stomata (pores) closed often, reducing water loss while maintaining high rates of photosynthesis.

The "Stay-Green" Strategic Edge
Modern Australian sorghum varieties are often bred with the "stay-green" trait. This genetic characteristic allows the plant to keep its leaves functional and green even when the soil moisture is nearly depleted. Ensureing when wheat prices spike due to crop failure, sorghum-based product lines remain stable in both cost and supply.

2. Native Botanicals:
Ancient DNA as a Strategic Asset Australian native plants, such as Lemon Myrtle, Saltbush, and Wattleseed, have spent 60,000 years evolving to survive "Black Summer" bushfires, decade-long droughts. No longer niche; they are essential, low input, high reliability. To survive Australian soils, native botanicals are effectively "plug and play." To thrive in nutrient-depleted soil, these ingredients is naturally lower.

Natural Protection as a Technical Tool.

These plants produce high levels of secondary metabolites, antioxidants and antimicrobial compounds, specifically to protect themselves from environmental stress. When used in a formulation, these compounds can act as natural shelf-life extenders.

3. Ensuring Long-Term Production Stability in 2026, "Stability" is the metric by which retailers judge new brands. Risk Mitigation and "Climate-Hedged" Menus By formulating a higher ratio of resilient ingredients, you protect your SKU from "out-of-stock" disasters.

In 2026, "Premium" means reliable. Major retailers like Coles and Woolworths are increasingly prioritising brands that can prove their supply chain is "Climate-Hedged."

QUIZ Time ;In the context of 2026 product innovation, why is 'Resilience' considered the 'New Premium' for ingredient se...
09/01/2026

QUIZ Time ;
In the context of 2026 product innovation, why is 'Resilience' considered the 'New Premium' for ingredient selection?

Let’s find out why!"

What's your educated guess?

‼️ RECALL‼️Food Recall Alert - Loophole Brewing Co - Pacific Ale 5 Litre Party Keg.Loophole Brewing Co P/L is conductin...
09/01/2026

‼️ RECALL‼️
Food Recall Alert - Loophole Brewing Co - Pacific Ale 5 Litre Party Keg.

Loophole Brewing Co P/L is conducting a recall of the above product. The product has been available for sale in Costco in NSW, ACT, VIC & WA.

Date Marking: Pkd 13/10/25 BB 13/10/26 & Pkd 15/10/25 BB 15/10/26
Problem:
Secondary fermentation.

Food safety hazard:
Food products containing excess alcohol and carbonation may cause illness/injury if consumed.

What to do:
Consumers should not drink or open this product and should dispose of it safely. Please contact Loophole Brewing Co for safe disposal instructions and reimbursement. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.

For further information please contact:
Loophole Brewing Co P/L
dhooper@loopholebrewing.com.au
www.loopholebrewing.com.au

Related links:
File
Food Recall Notice - Loophole Brewing Co - Pacific Ale 5 litre party keg [248kb].pdf

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‼️ RECALL‼️Food Recall Alert - Metcash Food & Grocery PTY LTD - Community Co Diced Beetroot 420gMetcash Food & Grocery ...
08/01/2026

‼️ RECALL‼️
Food Recall Alert - Metcash Food & Grocery PTY LTD - Community Co Diced Beetroot 420g

Metcash Food & Grocery PTY LTD are conducting a recall of the above product. The product has been available for sale in independent retailers including IGA, nationally and online.

Batch Numbers: 3700/01131 L24149, 3700/01131 L24155, 3700/01131 L24159, 3700/01131 L24150
Problem:
A packaging fault resulting in potential presence of rust inside of the can.

Food safety hazard:
Consumption of affected product could cause illness/injury.

What to do:
Consumers should not eat this product. Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.

For further information please contact:
Metcash Food & Grocery PTY LTD
1300366004
consumersupport@metcash.com
https://www.metcash.com

Related Links:
File
Metcash Diced Beetroot Recall Notice [226kb].pdf

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"How do I validate a health claim without a clinical trial?"The Context: With the rise of Precision Nutrition and GLP-1 ...
07/01/2026

"How do I validate a health claim without a clinical trial?"

The Context:
With the rise of Precision Nutrition and GLP-1 focused diets in 2026, brands are desperate to say their product is "Gut-Friendly" or "Metabolic Boosting.

"The Answer:
We explain how to leverage Standard 1.2.7 (Nutrition, Health, and Related Claims) to use pre-approved high-level or general level health claims by meeting specific nutrient profiling scoring criteria ($NPSC$). We focus on the "Scientific Substantiation" pathway that saves brands hundreds of thousands in research costs.

www.askafoodtech.com.au

FSANZ www.foodstandards.gov.au
To access the Food Standards Code, check the Novel Foods database, and monitor current food recalls.

ACCC www.accc.gov.au
To review guidelines on Country of Origin Labelling, "Greenwashing," and consumer protection laws.

Federal Register of Legislation www.legislation.gov.au
The official source for the full, legal text of the Food Standards Code (e.g., Standard 1.2.7 or 1.5.1).

‼️ RECALL‼️Food Recall Alert - Nestle Australia Ltd - Alfamino Infant Formula (0-12 months) 400gNestlé Australia Ltd ar...
07/01/2026

‼️ RECALL‼️
Food Recall Alert - Nestle Australia Ltd - Alfamino Infant Formula (0-12 months) 400g

Nestlé Australia Ltd are conducting a recall of the above specialised infant formula. The product has been available for sale in pharmacies, hospitals and online nationally. This recall only applies to those products with the below listed date and batch number details.

Date marking:
• Use by date 17.04.2027, Batch number 51070017Y2
• Use by date 18.04.2027, Batch number 51080017Y1
• Use by date 28.05.2027, Batch number 51480017Y3
• Use by date 29.05.2027, Batch number 51490017Y1
• Use by date 22.07.2027, Batch number 52030017Y1

Refer to the bottom of the tin for Use by date and Batch number details.

Problem:
This recall is due to the potential presence of toxin (cereulide) contamination, a substance produced by the Bacillus cereus microorganism.

Food safety hazard:
Food products containing cereulide may cause illness/injury if consumed.

What to do:
Affected product should not be consumed. Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.

For further information please contact:
Nestlé Australia
1800 152 126
Ask Nestlé FAQs Australia | Nestlé Australia

Related links:
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Nestle Alfamino Recall Notice [278kb].pdf

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Charities and community organisations play a vital role in Australian society, but when these groups handle or sell food...
06/01/2026

Charities and community organisations play a vital role in Australian society, but when these groups handle or sell food, even for fundraising, they are legally classified as "food businesses" under the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.

This means they share the same responsibility as commercial vendors to ensure all food provided is safe and suitable to eat.

To support these groups, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) provides tailored resources that explain how national food safety standards apply to community activities. While the law is rigorous, it also includes specific exemptions for non-profit organisations regarding certain structural requirements and notification processes.

This guidance is designed to help volunteers and event organisers navigate their legal obligations, from temperature control at sausage sizzles to the mandatory labeling of allergens, ensuring that community spirit is never compromised by foodborne illness.

Read more here - https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/business/charities

Reach out for a conversation - www.askafoodtech.com.au

Coming back to the office in 2026 feels different, doesn't it? 🧭The food industry is moving faster than ever. Between sh...
05/01/2026

Coming back to the office in 2026 feels different, doesn't it? 🧭

The food industry is moving faster than ever. Between shifting consumer habits and tighter global standards, the gap between "great idea" and "retail reality" is widening.

At ASKAFOODTECH, we bridge that gap. With 20+ years of award-winning expertise, we’re here to ensure your 2026 pipeline is:

Compliant: No more last-minute labelling panics.

Safe: Robust SOPs that protect your brand and your customers.

Innovative: Formulations that actually move the needle in a crowded market.

Let’s turn your "2026 Vision" into a shelf-ready reality.

🔗 https://1l.ink/WJ228SF

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