Industry News
Achieving sustainable dairy wastewater management
IDF has published guidelines to help professionals achieve sustainable dairy wastewater management through the treatment and valorisation of wastewater. [ + ]
Nestlé to close tinned milk factory in Victoria
The planned closure of Nestlé's tinned milk factory in Tongala, Victoria, has been blamed on a decrease in consumer demand and cheaper imports. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
