Industry News
Cocoa bean processing can influence taste of chocolate
Research reveals that refining the process of cocoa bean fermentation and processing can influence the beloved flavour and aroma of chocolate. [ + ]
Consumers prefer no plastic packaging over recycled plastic
Research from GlobalData indicates that consumers are opting to buy products with no plastic packaging over products with recycled or biodegradable plastic. [ + ]
Economic snapshot of food manufacturing in SE Melbourne
South East Melbourne's food manufacturing industry employs 16,190 people, says report released by the Australian Food and Grocery Council. [ + ]
AIRAH seeking speakers for Refrigeration 2020 Conference
The Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) is seeking speakers for its upcoming Refrigeration 2020 Conference. [ + ]
New research to save cows from M. bovis disease
Researchers are trying to determine if there is a better way to prioritise the investigation of farms infected by M. bovis, a disease affecting herds of cattle. [ + ]
State of NZ's packaged food
An in-depth review of packaged food sold in New Zealand supermarkets revealed that it is primarily unhealthy, with almost 70% classified as ultra-processed. [ + ]
APAC Food Safety Award winners announced
The winners of the annual APAC Food Safety Awards were recognised at a gala dinner in Sydney as part of the annual APAC Food Safety Conference. [ + ]
Fresh meat: D'Orsogna opens facility in Victoria
D'Orsogna Limited has opened a new food manufacturing facility in Victoria, providing employment for 200 people. [ + ]
Bag it, pack it, wrap it: does packaging reduce food waste?
New research from RMIT and Empauer reveals that packaging can reduce food waste, mitigating the $20 billion of fresh produce wasted in Australia every year. [ + ]
IDF guidance helps scientists test milk fat purity
The International Dairy Federation has released guidance to test milk fat purity in products, in a bid to stop manufacturers replacing milk fat with animal fat. [ + ]
Apple-processing facility research to improve pathogen control
Three apple-processing facilities in the US, in which Listeria monocytogenes has been persistent, have been under research to improve pathogen control. [ + ]
Would you like some vitamin D with your toast?
Researchers at the University of Birmingham have suggested the UK introduces mandatory fortification of vitamin D in wheat flour. [ + ]
The 2nd ChemLinked Food Regulatory Conference – Oceania 2019
Being held in Sydney this November, CLFRC2019 includes discussion on China's regulatory developments and the challenges for Australian food manufacturers. [ + ]
Healthy heart guidelines updated for meat, dairy and eggs
Unflavoured full-fat milk, yoghurt and cheese option added, egg limit lifted but red meat limit placed in the latest Heart Foundation healthy heart diet guidelines. [ + ]
UK has healthiest packaged food, says survey
A survey of food and drink products from around the world has found that the UK has the healthiest packaged consumables of the 12 countries and territories surveyed. [ + ]
