Industry News
Emerson to acquire Aventics
Acquiring Aventics from Triton for EUR527 million (AU$820 million) will strengthen Emerson's global presence in delivering fluid automation solutions. [ + ]
Fonterra forecasts strong farmgate milk prices
Fonterra Co-operative Group has announced an opening forecast farmgate milk price of NZ$7.00 per kgMS (kilogram of milk solids) for the 2018/19 season. [ + ]
New method detects coffee adulteration
Researchers have developed a new technique to detect if high-quality, expensive arabica coffee is adulterated with cheaper robusta coffee. [ + ]
Heat and Control partnering with Hayssen
Following its partnership agreement with Hayssen, Heat and Control will now add flow wrapper technology to its product line-up. [ + ]
Worried about food safety?
The APAC Food Safety Conference will help the food industry prepare for the food safety challenges coming with increased globalisation and hidden supply chains. [ + ]
Invitations open for 2018 Food Network Expo
Monash Food Innovation Centre (MFIC) is hosting the Food Network Expo at Monash Clayton, taking place on Tuesday, 5 June 2018. [ + ]
Diet study calls for urine donations
University of Queensland researchers are asking for urine donations to study the relationship between nitrate in the diet and disease. [ + ]
2018 APPMA Scholarship winner announced
Nathan Leong, Packaging/Product Technologist at Primo Smallgoods, was announced as the winner of the 2018 APPMA Scholarship. [ + ]
Foodmach stretching into automatic pallet wrappers
An Italian pallet wrapper manufacturer will now be represented in Australia by Foodmach. [ + ]
Lupin labelling mandatory from 26 May
From 26 May it will be mandatory that any product containing lupin meets allergen labelling requirements. [ + ]
Funding for ag export counsellors
Funding for six agricultural counsellors to represent Australia in emerging export markets and work to improve market access was announced in the latest Federal Budget. [ + ]
DuPont Nutrition & Health announces rBST-free dairy cultures
In reponse to consumer preference in the US, the company announced its dairy culture line will not obtain rBST ingredients moving forward. [ + ]
Manufacturers call for more information on infant formula labels
Infant formula manufacturers hope a review by FSANZ will allow them to provide more information on labels to help mothers make informed product choices. [ + ]
Industry welcomes WHO's plan to ban trans fats
The World Health Organization's call to ban trans fats from the global food supply by 2023 has received support from the International Food and Beverage Alliance. [ + ]
Burger bar fined over $300K for exploiting workers
The Federal Circuit Court fined Burger Buzz owner Todd Patrick Buzza $51,735 for underpaying workers, while his company has been penalised an additional $258,495. [ + ]
