Industry News
NZ Food Safety to test Salmonella in poultry stocks
NZFS has previously been carrying out tracing and testing of poultry operations after SE was found at an Auckland poultry farm. [ + ]
Scientists create artificial stomach to understand digestion
The scientists hope the findings could help in the effort to fight obesity and enhance drug absorption. [ + ]
US scientists create Listeria map for pathogen tracing
Cornell food scientists have developed a mapping tool designed to track the deadly foodborne pathogen Listeria monocytogenes, which could provide benefits for the food industry. [ + ]
$55m dairy project to address key industry issues
The initiative, called DairyBio21-26, will support scientific research focused on genetic improvements to animals and forage species. [ + ]
Craft beer more unique than mass-produced, says study
In news that vindicates beer snobs far and wide, researchers have discovered that craft beer is more unique when compared to mass-produced brews. [ + ]
Health benefits of the watermelon
Using big data and computational biology, researchers in the USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) have now identified all the phytochemicals in watermelon. [ + ]
Low GI sugar process recognised by UN Food Systems Summit
The Nucane process is being used to create low-GI sugar at a NSW mill. [ + ]
EU ruling coud help Australian plant-based food exporters
Australian plant-based food exporters are now able to market their products with descriptive words such as 'buttery' and 'creamy' in the European Union. [ + ]
Proseal to unveil tray sealer range at Foodpro
Food machinery supplier Proseal Australia will showcase a range of tray sealing machines for fresh products and ready meals at its Foodpro stand this October. [ + ]
SPC requires all staff to be fully vaccinated by December
Food manufacturer SPC is mandating that all of its staff must be fully vaccinated by the end of November to gain entry to any of the company's locations. [ + ]
Testing kit developed for native bush fruits
The digital chemistry toolkit could help in the production of popular native fruits such as Kakadu, Green and Burdekin plums. [ + ]
'Rosie' view on Australian manufacturing from AMCG
The AMCG learning module hosted by Dr 'Rosie' Barnes is designed to help food and beverage manufacturers take advantage of current opportunities. [ + ]
Nominations open for ARBS 2022 Industry Awards
The ARBS 2022 Industry Awards event recognises excellence and outstanding contributions within Australia's HVAC, refrigeration and building services industry. [ + ]
ACCC recommits to infant formula marketing restrictions
The ACCC accepted that the MAIF Agreement would continue to ensure important restrictions on the promotion of breastmilk substitutes. [ + ]
Qld egg farmer gets carbon neutral certified
Queensland egg farmer Yallamundi Farm has become Climate Active Carbon Neutral certified well ahead of its target for 2022. [ + ]
