Industry News
Springhill Farm takes off
It has been a busy year for Victorian family food business Springhill Farm, whose range of treats has been picked up by Qantas Catering, Coles Supermarkets and Target Stores nationally. [ + ]
Why farts are a good sign
There is an upside to noxious fart fumes: the production of gas means that your body is hosting the right kinds of bacteria. [ + ]
Practical guide to reducing food waste
To provide assistance for corporations, The Food Waste Reduction Alliance has released a guide with practical steps and examples to help food manufacturers, food retailers and restaurants cut food waste. [ + ]
Natural Food Vending director sentenced to community service for non-compliance with ACCC notice
The Federal Court in Brisbane has sentenced Robert Paul Davies to 200 hours of community service for failing to comply with a compulsory notice issued by the ACCC. [ + ]
SGS accredited for BRC Agents and Brokers Standard
Inspection, verification, testing and certification company SGS is now an accredited certification body for the BRC Agents and Brokers Standard. [ + ]
Tetra Pak instructs suppliers to provide ethics reports
Tetra Pak has informed its key suppliers that they will be expected to file ethical performance reports on the Supplier Ethical Data Exchange (Sedex). [ + ]
SAI Global launches food industry qualification
The 10140NAT Diploma of Food Safety Quality Assurance Management is a nationally recognised qualification specifically designed for professionals working in the food industry in operations, food safety and quality assurance roles. [ + ]
KHS wins innovation award for lightweight PET milk bottle
KHS has been awarded a World Beverage Innovation Award for its lightweight 1 L PET milk bottle. [ + ]
Australian agribusiness mission to Beijing
CBRE and Elders International have led an Australian agribusiness mission to Beijing to encourage more Chinese investment in the sector. [ + ]
High-tech wine labels find the perfect temperature
When Taylors Wines discovered eight out of 10 Australians were drinking their wine too warm, the company designed a temperature sensor for its labels that changes colour depending on the temperature of the wine. [ + ]
Entries open for 28th DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation
DuPont Packaging has invited entries for the DuPont Award for Packaging Innovation. [ + ]
Anheuser-Busch InBev signs US$12 billion agreement with Molson Coors
Anheuser-Busch InBev has announced an agreement with Molson Coors Brewing Company regarding a complete divestiture of SABMiller plc's interest in MillerCoors LLC, a joint venture in the US and Puerto Rico between Molson Coors and SABMiller. [ + ]
G20 provides US$20m in funding for wheat research
ANU researchers will share in US$20 million in funding to be provided by the G20 to strengthen global food security by making more energy-efficient wheat. [ + ]
8 fresh ways to increase fruit and veg intake
Most of us would like to eat more fruit and vegetables and in theory it should be easier than ever before, with fresh produce popping up in almost every imaginable food and drink category. [ + ]
FAO and Mars to collaborate on global food safety
Mars Incorporated has joined forces with the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations to improve food safety and quality along the food chain, particularly in developing countries. [ + ]