Industry News
Allergen technology recognised at AIFST awards
Technology that reviews the allergen status of all ingredients in a product has been named the winner of the Food Industry Innovation Award at the 49th Annual Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST) Convention. [ + ]
Could automation save the foodservice industry?
Tight profit margins and increasing labour costs may force reinvention of the foodservice industry, with automation offering the potential to offset increasing wage costs. [ + ]
Scotland recruits giant pink chicken for food safety campaign
Scotland has launched a memorable food safety campaign about the dangers of undercooked chicken. [ + ]
Expert criticises UK dietary recommendations
A dietary expert has criticised the UK’s Eatwell Guide — a visual representation of the government's recommendations on food groups for a 'healthy, balanced diet' — saying it is not evidence based and has been formulated by too many people with industry ties. [ + ]
Showcasing Australia's food innovators
From vegetable crackers to automated hospital trolleys, Australian innovations in the food and agribusiness industry are the focus of a book launched at the Australian Institute of Food Science & Technology conference. [ + ]
Cold coffee beans deliver more flavour
Scientists say brewing more flavoursome coffee could be as simple as chilling the beans before grinding. [ + ]
Fibre and vitamin A could prevent food allergies
Australian researchers have found that eating a diet rich in fibre can shape the immune system to reduce allergies to substances such as peanuts. [ + ]
AUSVEG names grower of the year
Queensland vegetable grower Rob Hinrichsen has received the AUSVEG Grower of the Year Award at the industry's 2016 National Awards for Excellence. [ + ]
Public Health Association supports soft drink tax
The Greens' policy of a 20% price increase for sugary drinks would be a great step forward in tackling Australia's obesity problem, especially for children, according to Public Health Association of Australia President Professor Heather Yeatman. [ + ]
Reduced-fat chocolate
Scientists have found a way to use an electric field to reduce fat in liquid chocolate — maintaining a suitable viscosity for the manufacturing process while yielding a healthier end product. [ + ]
UK snack food company brings new jobs to regional Victoria
Well-known UK snack food company Tyrrells has chosen Victoria's Yarra Valley to expand its brand, in a move that's set to create 120 manufacturing jobs. [ + ]
Acquisition expands Detmold's manufacturing base
Detmold Group has signed an agreement to acquire Custom Cartons, a privately owned Australian carton packaging business. [ + ]
New ISO standard validates microorganism testing methods
The revision of ISO 16140:2003 for the validation of alternative (proprietary) microbiological methods has created a multipart standard providing a specific protocol and guidelines for the validation of methods. [ + ]
Euro Pumps invites customer input into R&D plans
Euro Pumps is undertaking a major redesign of the high-temperature, high-pressure swivels which are a key component of its CIP systems, and is inviting user input. [ + ]
KION Group acquires Dematic
Forklift truck and warehouse equipment supplier the KION Group has announced it will acquire automation and supply chain optimisation supplier Dematic for approximately US$2.1 billion. [ + ]