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[ + ]AFGC seeks to extend dietary fibre claims transition period
What do you think of the new requirements for nutrition content claims about dietary fibre? The Australian Food and Grocery Council has applied to FSANZ to have the transition date extended by one year to January 2017. [ + ]
Booming demand for organic dairy in Asia
While organic dairy remains a specialty product, more people are choosing organic dairy - and this trend is expected to continue, particularly in South-East Asia, China and the US, according to Craig Deadman, Fonterra's global business manager for organics. [ + ]
Diet soft drinks equal fat bellies, study suggests
Think that diet soft drink will help keep the middle-aged spread at bay? Think again. Despite their name, 'diet' soft drinks have been directly linked to belly fat in older adults. [ + ]
Global meat consumption shifting
While meat consumption has grown in emerging markets, it has actually declined in developed markets. Greece's recession led to a severe decline in meat consumption in 2014, while India emerged as the top-growing meat market in the world.
[ + ]Orora secures Fonterra contract with $20m investment in production upgrade
Orora will build a $20 million dairy bag production line to supply multiwalled dairy bags to Fonterra's New Zealand milk powder operations under a new supply agreement. [ + ]
AWA sets water innovation challenge
The Australian Water Association has set the Australian Water Innovation Challenge: entrepreneurs and established companies have been challenged to enter their most innovative water technology solutions in this new competition. [ + ]
Fonterra signs deal with Chinese infant formula company
Fonterra has completed a partial tender offer to acquire 18.8% of Beingmate Baby & Child Food Company, a leading Chinese infant formula manufacturer. [ + ]
Tiny apples Rockit in popularity
Worldwide consumer demand for miniature Rockit apples has grown 700% since 2013, leading Havelock North Fruit Company to invest $17 million in a state-of-the-art food packaging facility in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.
[ + ]New CEO announced for Goodman Fielder as acquisition settles
Goodman Fielder has announced Scott Weitemeyer as its new CEO after the resignation of Scott Delaney. The announcement comes as the acquisition of the company by Wilmar International and First Pacific settles. [ + ]
APPMA Member Directory available at AUSPACK
The 2015 APPMA Member Directory contains all the relevant information on the 97 APPMA member companies, their products and the brands they represent. [ + ]
Brisbane Produce Market awards roofing project to Wiley
The iconic Brisbane Produce Market trading floor in Rocklea, which trades more than one billion dollars' worth of fresh produce annually, is undertaking a $10 million roofing project. [ + ]
Cereal offenders: some 'healthy' breakfast foods contain more than 30% sugar
Health groups have called for clearer labelling on breakfast cereals, following a survey which showed that some popular brands are promoting health claims on their packaging despite containing high levels of sugar.
[ + ]Buyer found for Betta Foods; staff futures uncertain
After strong interest from investors, Betta Foods' administrators Cor Cordis have found a buyer for the struggling company. The sale to Prydes Confectionery Holdings settled on Friday, 13 March. [ + ]
Custard is a treat for all ages
Research by Roy Morgan has found that Australians' taste for dairy treats changes with age. [ + ]