Industry News
Vegetarian steak
Becoming vegetarian may not mean giving up 'meat', with news that a high-quality meat replacer, based on legumes, could be available in the future. [ + ]
Nutrition labelling study uses smartphone app
A study on nutrition labelling using smartphones is underway in New Zealand. [ + ]
Permeate market set to boom following new Codex standard
The market for dairy permeate is forecast to boom once a global Codex standard is set, possibly as early as 2016. [ + ]
Amcor acquires Encon's preform manufacturing business
Amcor has announced the acquisition of privately owned Encon's preform manufacturing business for US$55 million. [ + ]
Food Safety Testing Market Report 2015
The global food safety testing market is projected to reach a value of US$16.1 billion by 2020, driven by increasing consumer awareness related to food safety issues. [ + ]
What do you need to know more about?
Inviting you to send topics or yourself to the HyGenius Food and Beverage industry roundtable in Sydney on the afternoon of 28 November. [ + ]
Drink the water, then eat the bottle
London-based start-up Skipping Rocks Lab has developed a new kind of packaging made from seaweed that proposes an alternative to plastic bottles. [ + ]
Foodborne illness: myth or fact?
The IFT dispels some common myths about foodborne illness and offers tips on how to prevent it. [ + ]
PureCircle granted patent for Rebaudioside M in beverages
PureCircle, a leading producer of high-purity stevia ingredients, will receive a United States patent application pertaining to the use of Rebaudioside M (Reb M) in beverage applications. [ + ]
Melbourne researchers discover 'sensor' protein that could fight obesity and diabetes
A discovery by Melbourne researchers could play a major role in the fight against obesity and type 2 diabetes. [ + ]
Online tool simplifies FTAs
The Export Council of Australia has launched an online tool for Australian exporters that provides a quick summary of free trade agreement benefits. [ + ]
Cereals, dairy lead the way in GMO-free labelling
Ongoing interest in 'clean' labels and greater transparency has spawned a marked upturn in interest in GMO-free or non-GMO products, particularly in the cereals and dairy sectors. [ + ]
Charity kitchen calls for food donors
FareShare has appealed to Victorian food producers and businesses for food donations to meet the growing demand for cooked, ready-to-eat meals from charities. [ + ]
ABS data shows signs of slowdown for food sector
Trend data from the Australia Bureau of Statistics (ABS) indicates a weakening in the food sector, with year-on-year sales growth dropping to below 3% in August. [ + ]
US online tool offers instant data on foodborne disease
The updated Foodborne Outbreak Online Database Tool lets users search nearly 20 years of outbreak data by state, food or germ. [ + ]