Industry News
USDA targets poultry industry in effort to reduce Salmonella risks
The agency is taking action to help prevent Salmonella contamination throughout the poultry supply chain and production system to protect public health. [ + ]
Weet-Bix boxes to include detailed recycling information
Sanitarium is including new recycling information on its Weet-Bix boxes in order to increase sustainability. [ + ]
Mayonnaise company says no to virgin plastics
Mayonnaise maker Praise will be using recycled plastic for its bottles and jars, thus reducing its virgin plastics use by hundreds of tonnes yearly. [ + ]
Caloric intake from beverages down in the US in 2020
Americans had lower sugar and caloric intakes from beverages in 2020 but this decrease wasn't caused by a decrease in overall beverage consumption. [ + ]
Which country has the saltiest processed meat and fish products?
A five-country study (which included Australia) has examined the progress of sodium reduction in processed meat and fish products, as the 30% global reduction targets by 2025 loom. [ + ]
APCO launches sustainable packaging roadmap for dairy industry
The roadmap outlines ways for the dairy industry to collectively improve sustainability of packaging, with the goal of achieving the 2025 National Packaging Targets. [ + ]
Ice cream factory joins WEF Lighthouse Network
The ice cream factory has been recognised for its technological acumen, which has resulted in high production efficiency and sustainability. [ + ]
There's room on the plate for processed food
A study has shown that processed food can be included as part of a nutritious and affordable diet. [ + ]
Glenfiddich partners with BlockBar to launch whisky NFT
The whisky company is the first partner to launch a whisky NFT with the specialist blockchain alcohol-selling platform. [ + ]
Scientists sniff out body's caramel receptor
A laboratory nose testing system was used to isolate exactly which receptors detect the pleasant smell of caramel. [ + ]
Scientists develop high-tech food health ranking tool
Researchers have developed a profiling tool that ranks thousands of foods and lets consumers and manufacturers easily compare the healthiness of ingredients. [ + ]
McCormick to open headquarters in Melbourne early 2022
The global manufacturer of spices and other flavourful products said its new multimillion-dollar facility in Mentone will also include an innovation hub and logistics centre. [ + ]
US FDA issues salt reduction targets for processed foods
The US guidance provides voluntary salt reduction targets for food manufacturers across 163 categories of processed, packaged and prepared foods. [ + ]
Amazonia to open its R&D facility on the Gold Coast
Australian health food manufacturer Amazonia plans to expand its product range at its new global headquarters being built on the Gold Coast. [ + ]
Food standards organisation seeks egg information
Food Standards Australia New Zealand is seeking information about eggs and egg products in order to review their own guidelines. [ + ]
