No health risk from BPA in packaging
Food regulators have found no major health risks associated with the use of Bisphenol A (BPA) in food packaging and closures according to the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC). Read more »
Fuchs acquires worldwide food-grade lubricants
Fuchs Petrolub AG has acquired the worldwide food-grade lubricants business from Shell International Petroleum. Read more »
Mints line for Asquith factory
The Wrigley’s factory in Asquith, NSW, has launched a new production line for Eclipse mints. After 5 years of profitable growth in the mint industry, the company has introduced the line to produce the mints exclusively for Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Read more »
Food with added anthrax protection
An antibacterial enzyme found in human tears and other body fluids could be applied to certain foods for protection against intentional contamination with anthrax. Read more »
2010 Australian Supply Chain & Logistics Awards
Submissions are due on 3 September for the Australian Supply Chain & Logistics Awards. Read more »
Heat and Control celebrates 60th year
Founded in 1950 by five engineers who had the goal of modernising cooking equipment for the food industry, Heat and Control has played a role during the early days of industrial cooking systems, pioneering continuous cooking equipment. Read more »
IMCD expands in Asia-Pacific
IMCD Group has reached a binding agreement with Warwick International Group, based in Mostyn, North Wales, for the sale of its specialty chemical distribution companies. Read more »
Delaying fat digestion to curb appetite
Scientists have been experimenting with using protein layers to stabilise emulsions and delay fat digestion until the fatty acids reach the ileum where their presence stimulates satiety-inducing hormones. Read more »
Exponential growth forecast for Chinese processed food market
Changing consumer preferences in China are driving exponential growth in the Chinese processed food industry. Read more »
Must-attend event for food manufacturers and processors
Registration is open for the FoodTech Connect 10 conference and exhibition which will take place on 6 and 7 October in Melbourne. The event will focus on the latest developments, technologies and best practices in the food and beverage manufacturing and processing industry in Australia and New Zealand. Read more »
Forum to tackle health and nutrition
Australia’s food and grocery manufacturing sector has forged an agreement with the Quick Service Restaurant industry to work together to address important health, nutrition and chronic disease issues. Read more »
Full-fat dairy not responsible for heart attack deaths
A new Australian study has found that eating full-fat dairy may reduce the risk of cardiovascular-related death. Read more »
Coalition funding welcomed by food industry
The Coalition’s election pledges to boost research and development funding by $150 million and $8 million to map the carbon footprint of Australia’s agriculture and food production have been welcomed by the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC). Read more »
Germans to help with new food zapping process
A collaborative agreement between CSIRO and two German organisations is providing Australian food companies with access to a processing technology which uses low-energy electron beams rather than heat or chemicals to decontaminate food. Read more »
AFGC unveils simplified product information form
A simplified Product Information Form (PIF) offering a wider variety of information about food ingredients, their composition and the presence of allergens was released by the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC). Read more »
Food waste powers Tesco’s new distribution centre
In the UK, Tesco's new distribution centre in Widnes will be completely powered by renewable energy generated from food waste. Read more »
World Packaging Organisation approves AIP
Keith Pearson, President of the World Packaging Organisation (WPO), has announced the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) has been accepted as a full member. Read more »
Soy isoflavones and bone health
The results of a three-year investigation to determine whether isoflavones extracted from soy protein protect postmenopausal volunteers against bone loss have been released and it's not all good news. Read more »
Dr Kailasapathy wins Danisco International Dairy Science Award
The Danisco International Dairy Science Award 2010 was awarded to Dr Kasipathy Kailasapathy. Dr Kailasapathy, who works at the School of Natural Sciences, won the award for substantial contribution to understanding the health benefits of probiotic bacteria, controlled delivery through microencapsulation and bioactive components in food. Read more »
AIP welcomes new National President
The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) National Board has welcomed Pierre Pienaar FAIP as the new National President during the 2010 National Conference. Read more »