Industry News
Bühler to host 'virtual exhibition booth'
Due to the postponement of the interpack trade show in Germany, Bühler is planning to virtually showcase its systems and solutions from 11–15 May 2020. [ + ]
Which is better, conventional or organic agriculture?
Researchers state that life cycle assessment of agriculture is too simplistic, and ignores important positive aspects of organic farming. [ + ]
Coronavirus remains stable on surfaces, new research
Although transmission through food is unlikely, new research finds that COVID-19 is stable for up to two to three days on plastic and stainless steel. [ + ]
Call to extend visas to help farmers cope with COVID-19
The produce industry is calling for an immediate extension to visas for international seasonal workers, amid fears that many will return home due to coronavirus. [ + ]
Food scientists develop lower-sodium processed turkey
Food scientists have developed a lower-sodium processed turkey breast, potentially paving the way for food scientists to make other less salty processed foods. [ + ]
Supplier cuts energy consumption by switching to solar
An Australian supplier for the food packaging and industrial manufacturing industries, Jet Technologies, has switched to solar at its Sydney headquarters. [ + ]
Foodpro 2020 postponed to 2021
Due to the coronavirus outbreak, foodpro 2020 has been postponed to 2021. [ + ]
Consumers in favour of sugar tax
A survey of over 1000 German consumers has revealed that there is considerable support for nutritional policy action, such as the implementation of sugar taxes. [ + ]
Surplus food from cancelled events
Yume Food may have a solution for food manufacturers who have been left with large consignments of surplus food due to events being cancelled. [ + ]
2020 AIP Australasian Packaging Conference postponed
The AIP has announced the postponement of the 2020 AIP Australasian Packaging Conference and all surrounding events, including the PKN Women in Packaging Breakfast. [ + ]
Qld Govt supporting agribusinesses hit by COVID-19
The Queensland Government is providing grants of up to $50,000 to agribusiness exporters that have been directly affected by the coronavirus outbreak. [ + ]
Call to phase out chemicals in food packaging
Environmental groups are calling for policymakers to phase out toxic chemicals from food packaging and provide safe, re-usable alternatives. [ + ]
Danone boosts baby formula traceability
Danone has launched a digitally enabled data service for its baby formula brands, which allows consumers to verify the authenticity of the product. [ + ]
Aussie brewers call for beer tax rate reduction
In response to the UK's decision to freeze its beer tax rate at AU$1.52, Aussie brewers are calling for cuts to the Australian beer tax rate of AU$2.26. [ + ]
Are your young workers safe?
9 in 10 young workers, aged 18–25, would work in unsafe conditions — including working with no training, reveals a Victorian worker safety campaign. [ + ]
