Industry News
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Ferrero delivers on sustainability despite pandemic
Confectionery manufacturer Ferrero Group has released its 12th Sustainability Report. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
The science of scent for flavour in food
Researchers study sense of smell to optimise food for consumption. [ + ]
Pet food could be linked to dog deaths in Victoria
Pet food regulator PrimeSafe is investigating a cluster of dogs affected with severe liver disease in Victoria. [ + ]
Pneumatic control for soft robots
Pneumatic soft robots still use some electronic components to control movements but now engineers have designed a pneumatic RAM chip using microfluidic valves. [ + ]
Food & Hospitality Queensland postponed until October
Organisers have announced the event will be moving to new dates amid concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. [ + ]
tna appoints new general manager for North African venture
The new manager will assume responsibility for on-the-ground customer services and technical support for Algeria, Libya, Morocco and Tunisia. [ + ]
