Industry News
The colour of tomatoes may affect their flavour
The pigments that colour tomatoes may also affect their flavour, according to a joint study by the University of Tsukuba and the University of Florida. [ + ]
New Banjo BDM to explore unlocking SME growth
Banjo Loans has boosted its NSW broker channel team with new Business Development Manager Frances Rikard-Bell. [ + ]
Results of latest Australian Total Diet Study released
The FSANZ study investigated levels of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in a broad range of foods and beverages — the results are good news for Australians. [ + ]
Paper alternative for blister tablet packaging wins award
Syntegon and Huhtamaki develop a sustainable paper alternative to plastic blisters for tablets and capsules, which has won a German Packaging Award. [ + ]
Weed could create potential challenge for gluten-free products
Australian research has identified a weed issue that could affect gluten-free crops, such as millet, buckwheat and sorghum, used to make some gluten-free products. [ + ]
The importance of wine closure selection
Different wines are suited to different wine closures, and the selection of closures can have an impact on a wine’s taste, quality and shelf-life. [ + ]
Cause of Victorian dog death cluster identified
Agriculture Victoria was made aware of 45 cases of dogs, of which 10 have died, suffering from severe liver disease in the Gippsland region in early July. [ + ]
Vegetable fat development could be used for margarines
KU Leuven researchers have developed an unsaturated fat that remains solid at room temperature, unlike traditional unsaturated fats such as olive oil. [ + ]
Kerbside coffee capsule recycling pilot to begin in Sydney
Sydney's northern suburbs will be the first to trial a kerbside aluminium coffee capsule recycling pilot. [ + ]
FSANZ calls for comment on infant formula production method
The application looks to permit the voluntary addition of 2′-FL produced by microbial fermentation using a new genetically modified production strain. [ + ]
Pact and Cleanaway to build $38m plastic recycling plant in Vic
The recycling plant will help to facilitate the inclusion of locally processed recycled resin into food, dairy and other packaging. [ + ]
Ferrero delivers on sustainability despite pandemic
Confectionery manufacturer Ferrero Group has released its 12th Sustainability Report. [ + ]
The science of scent for flavour in food
Researchers study sense of smell to optimise food for consumption. [ + ]
UNSW hosts Future of Food event for Science Week
UNSW Sydney has announced it will host a range of events for National Science Week, including a discussion on how lab-grown meat might save the planet. [ + ]
APCO launches Recycled Content Guide for businesses
The Recycled Content Guide is a practical resource to support Australian organisations to use more recycled content in their packaging. [ + ]
