Industry News
US outbreak of E. coli from romaine lettuce declared over
Salad lovers, rejoice! An E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce from Salinas, California, has been declared over by the US FDA and CDC. [ + ]
NZ to undertake national beef survey to eradicate M. bovis
The next step in the NZ Government's M. bovis Programme is to carry out a national beef survey, to ensure that it is not spreading across beef herds. [ + ]
Australia's manufacturing sector needs new policies
Australian researchers are calling for policies to safeguard the future of the country's manufacturing sector. [ + ]
Arsenic in rice snacks above EU safe level for kids, study
An RMIT study found 75% of the rice-based products tested contained levels of inorganic arsenic that exceeded the EU safety guidelines for infants. [ + ]
UK reduces sugar content of soft drinks by 29%
An Oxford University study has revealed that the total amount of sugar sold in soft drinks in the UK decreased by 29% between 2015 and 2018. [ + ]
Nestlé invests $3 billion in sustainable packaging
Nestlé plans to invest $3 billion to encourage the plastics industry to make more food-grade recyclable plastic. [ + ]
Sales of meat-free, plant-based foods rising in UK
Mintel Group research has revealed that Britain's appetite for meat-free foods has increased by 40%, with sales predicted to exceed $2 billion by 2024. [ + ]
Plant-based bacteria used to make vegan yoghurt
A lactic acid bacteria from Danish plants has been used to make an entirely vegan 'yoghurt' with just three ingredients. [ + ]
Ready-to-eat food market to reach $38 billion by 2023
GlobalData has revealed that the ready-to-eat/prepared meals market is expected to reach US$38.4 billion by 2023, as consumers seek quick and healthy meals. [ + ]
Reducing food recalls through supply chain collaboration
SAI Global is urging food manufacturers and retailers to improve their food safety management systems to reduce product recalls. [ + ]
Australian Government supports wine sector after bushfires
The Australian Government has provided support and advice to those in the wine sector affected by the bushfire crisis. [ + ]
Coeliac disease triggered by bacterial exposure
Exposure to a type of bacteria that mimics gluten can confuse the immune system and trigger coeliac disease, according to researchers from Monash University. [ + ]
Have your say on WHS exposure standards for flour dust
Safe Work Australia's lastest evaluation of the Workplace exposure standards for airborne contaminants now includes flour dust and is available for comment. [ + ]
AIP to run Flexible Packaging training course and workshops
The Australian Institute of Packaging will be running workshops and a one-day training course on Flexible Packaging, to provide training to the ASEAN region. [ + ]
Farmer's wife creates food range in response to drought
To weather the drought and fires scorching farms across the country, farmer Julia Foyster has developed an award-winning food range: Tweed Real Food. [ + ]
