Industry News
Study finds health foods big on buzzwords
A University of Sydney study has found that healthy snack foods contain more buzzwords than their non-health counterparts, despite being only slightly healthier. [ + ]
4 million Aussies self-diagnosing food allergies, study reveals
Research has revealed that more than 4 million Australians are self-diagnosing food allergies and intolerances. [ + ]
Chocolate maker Barry Callebaut buys GKC Foods (Australia)
Chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut completes acquisition of GKC Foods (Australia), a producer of chocolate, coatings and fillings. [ + ]
Aussie wine consumption stable during COVID-19 lockdown
Research from the University of South Australia has shown that wine consumption rates have maintained steady pre-COVID-19 rates, even during lockdown. [ + ]
Farmers can now grow food-grade wheatgrass
A food-grade wheatgrass variety called MN-Clearwater has been released for public use. The variety can provide new flavours for food products. [ + ]
Consumers just like beer, regardless of bitterness source
A study could help in quality assurance at breweries, as it found beer consumers could be more forgiving than previously believed when it comes to bitterness. [ + ]
Conviction in NZ for selling potentially hazardous goat meat
A dairy owner and company in New Zealand have been convicted for processing and selling goat meat outside of food safety rules and having unhygienic practices. [ + ]
Traceability program adds value to food supply chains
A national traceability program could help supply chains achieve end-to-end traceability and lift capability across the sector. [ + ]
Food additive in desserts alters gut microbiota in mice
Research from the University of Massachusetts Amherst suggests that the food additive titanium dioxide, also known as E171, can disrupt the gut microbiome. [ + ]
Sweet treats to be made using 100% renewable energy
Mondelēz plans to switch to using 100% renewable energy at two of its Melbourne factories that make Cadbury, The Natural Confectionery Company and Pascall treats. [ + ]
Meat processing plants: COVID-19 hotspots in Europe
A European study has identified poor working conditions at meat processing plants across Europe as a reason why they are becoming vectors for the spread of COVID‑19. [ + ]
ACCC, wine industry unite to improve commercial arrangements
The ACCC has been working with winemakers, grower groups and Australian Grape & Wine to improve standard form contracts between grape growers and winemakers. [ + ]
MoU signed to create Industrial Digital Innovation Hub
RMIT will host a new Industrial Digital Innovation Hub at its Melbourne Advanced Manufacturing Precinct after partnering with Siemens and Festo Didactics. [ + ]
COVID-19 leads to decline in US wine market volumes
US wine volume sales are predicted to be flat in 2020, with consumers drinking the same amount of wine, but doing more of it at home, reveals Wine Intelligence. [ + ]
Airbridge to connect food process to distribution centre
Mainbrace Construction will build an airbridge to connect the Hilton Foods process facility with a new Woolworths distribution centre in Melbourne. [ + ]
