Industry News
Bittersweet aspartame
According to a recent study from University of Sussex, the artificial sweetener aspartame has not been adequately proven to be safe for human consumption. [ + ]
Transforming banana waste into value-added products
Food manufacturer Krista Watkins explains how she has processed over 90,000 metric tonnes of excess green banana produce to create gluten-free flour. [ + ]
Using more recycled plastic at Coca-Cola Oceania and Amatil NZ
Coca-Cola Oceania and Coca-Cola Amatil NZ are helping to address the growing packaging problem by increasing the use of recycled plastic in their drink bottles. [ + ]
New methodology set to simplify food quality control
Scientists have developed a new methodology for the simultaneous analysis of odorants and tastants, which they believe could simplify and accelerate the quality control of food in the future. [ + ]
Bakery supplier to eliminate cage eggs from its products
Bakery supplier Allied Pinnacle is working with Animals Australia to eliminate cage eggs from its supply chain by 2023. [ + ]
Health messages on alcohol labels ignored by young drinkers
Researchers revealed that only half of young alcohol drinkers recall seeing health warnings on alcohol packaging. [ + ]
Call for reformulation of over-processed foods
A US study encourages food manufacturers to reformulate or replace over-processed packaged and unpackaged foods with healthier options. [ + ]
Sustainable solutions revealed for food industry
Key outcomes from the Sustainable Foods Summit in Amsterdam included developments in ethical labels and compostable packaging. [ + ]
First FOODtech JAPAN expo to be launched in November 2020
FOODtech JAPAN, a food processing and automation tech expo, will be launched in November 2020, with exhibitors and visitors from a range of industries. [ + ]
ISO series defines sustainable cocoa farming
The ISO standard on sustainable cocoa strives to help mainstream ethical cocoa cultivation. [ + ]
Shifting to proactive approach for Salmonella detection
Scientists recommend a shift to a high-resolution, whole-genome sequencing technique in order to identify Salmonella and determine its origin more precisely. [ + ]
Ridley extrusion feed plant opens in Tasmania
Ridley has opened a new extrusion feed plant in Westbury, Tasmania, for the continued development of the extruded feed industries. [ + ]
Anti-pollution has potential for food and drinks sector
Anti-pollution has potential to become an on-trend product claim in the food and drinks sector, according to the GlobalData analyst. [ + ]
Processing method for skim milk powder with 'clean' froth
Researchers have discovered a processing method for skim milk powder that could provide food manufacturers with an alternative to emulsifiers and foaming agent additives. [ + ]
Ensuring food safety should not increase food waste
The food and beverage industry strives to maintain equipment hygiene while ensuring minimal food wastage. [ + ]