Industry News
An apple a day provides 100 million bacteria for your gut
A study has revealed that organic apples have a more diverse microbial population than conventional apples, with organic apples high in probiotic microorganisms. [ + ]
Ingredion displays 'on-the-go' meals at Gulfood Manufacturing
Ingredion will be showcasing a range of meals at Gulfood Manufacturing in Dubai, made with the company's texturisers, starches and food systems. [ + ]
Is this the best fish and chips shop in the country?
A Queensland seafood store owned by a couple who both have PhDs in fisheries science has won the Australian Fish and Chips Award. [ + ]
Hygienic Engineering Design Group branches out to Australia
Australia has joined the European Hygienic Engineering Design Group (EHEDG) to help provide greater access to the group’s benefits for the local food manufacturing sector. [ + ]
Ambient yoghurt beverages on the rise
The emergence of ambient yoghurt beverages that don't require cold chain distribution is a trend spreading across Asia and into other markets. [ + ]
Australian PMI reports growth in food and beverage sector
The Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) indicated that the food and beverage sector reported growth in September 2019. [ + ]
Unwrapping sweet packaging trends at ProSweets Cologne
ProSweets Cologne 2020 will explore a range of future packaging trends for sweets and snacks, such as sustainability and the digitalisation of packaging. [ + ]
tna founders appointed to Australian society of honour
Nadia and Alf Taylor, founders of tna solutions, appointed AM of the Order of Australia for the philanthropic efforts of the Nadia and Alf Taylor Foundation. [ + ]
Binge drinking on decline, report reveals
Data from IARD confirms that although binge drinking has decreased to 13% in Australia over the last decade, 58% of adults still think it is on the rise. [ + ]
New Chair to safeguard meat and seafood in Victoria
PrimeSafe, Victoria's meat and safety regulator, has appointed public servant Alison Stone as its new chair. [ + ]
Research shows low-FODMAP diet relieves symptoms of IBD
Research has found that a diet low in fermented carbohydrates can improve certain gut symptoms for sufferers of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). [ + ]
Bottling technology uses less plastic at Coca-Cola Amatil
Coca-Cola Amatil has introduced a new bottling line in Indonesia to produce lightweight plastic bottles coated with a thin layer of glass. [ + ]
Meat provider switches to solar
Andrews Meat Industries (AMI) is introducing renewable energy with a solar installation that covers almost 90% of the roof at its Lidcombe facility. [ + ]
Economical solutions for juice industry at BrauBeviale 2019
Industrial centrifuge manufacturer Flottweg will present its solutions to the fruit juice industry at BrauBeviale 2019 in Nuremburg. [ + ]
Red meat vs soy protein, study results
A NZ-based study has revealed that consuming fresh, unprocessed red meat thrice weekly has a similar effect on heart health as consuming soy protein. [ + ]
