Industry News
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. [ + ]
Cell-based fish: seafood of the future?
A San Diego-based food company has demonstrated how its cell-based fish performs just as well as conventional fish in many cooking applications. [ + ]
How the cookie crumbles: texture affects health perception
Studies have shown that changing the surface texture of food could communicate a healthier message to consumers. [ + ]
Detecting rice labelling fraud with smartphone photos
Researchers have developed a way to detect fraudulent rice labels with smartphone photos, as irregularities in rice labelling become more prevalent. [ + ]
Markem-Imaje acquires brand protection specialist Systech
Systech will become part of Markem-Imaje, bringing a range of products, including its Brand Protection Suite, into Markem-Imaje’s portfolio. [ + ]
Using science to improve the taste of frozen lobster
A team of Nova Scotia researchers is developing a technology that can freeze lobster without affecting its taste. [ + ]
Government gives $100K grant to protect Aussie Prosecco
The federal government has given a $100,000 grant to Monash University, to clarify the legal basis for protecting geographical indications in trade agreements. [ + ]
Tetra Pak and Hexagon launch virtual reality platform
Tetra Pak, in collaboration with Hexagon's PPM Division, has launched a Smart Solutions Platform, to improve collaboration with customers. [ + ]
Reducing water and chemical use in food processing
Researchers have created microbubbles which could reduce the use of water and chemicals when cleaning and sanitising food processing equipment. [ + ]
Craft beer boom in US leading to more hop production
Craft breweries may be behind the geographic expansion of hop production in the US, with approximately 750 hop farms opening in the US from 2007 to 2017. [ + ]
