Industry News
Matthews refreshes its brand
At AUSPACK, Matthews Australasia revealed a refreshed brand and new chameleon logo that represents its adaptability. [ + ]
The whey to food safety
Arla Foods Ingredients' long-term strategy, 'Safely delivering the wonders of whey', highlights the measures it takes to fulfil its duty of care to customers. [ + ]
AUSPACK 2019 looks at sustainable packaging
Highlights of day one included discussions about sustainability and the latest technologies in Industry 4.0 displayed across the AUSPACK floor. [ + ]
Meat Standards Australia to implement changes
Meat Standards Australia (MSA) has announced it will implement a number of changes to its model, the MSA Vendor Declaration Form and myMSA from June this year. [ + ]
AUSPACK kicks off
Energy Minister Lily D'Ambrosio has officially opened the inaugural AUSPACK Business and Industry Conference. [ + ]
J.L.Lennard appointed Australian agent for Stephan Machinery
J.L.Lennard has been appointed as the Australian agent for food processing machinery suppliers Stephan Machinery. [ + ]
AUSPACK 2019 opens
The AUSPACK 2019 two-day conference will be officially opened on Tuesday by the Hon Lily D'Ambrosio MP, Victorian Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change. [ + ]
An apple a day... maybe not in Canada
The consumption of fruit and vegetables has dropped 13% in 11 years in Canada, according to a recent food group consumption analysis. [ + ]
Road to rail: ag industry could save millions
The agricultural industry could save an estimated $70 million per year in transport costs by switching from roads to Inland Rail, according to CSIRO research. [ + ]
Keeping arsenic out of alcohol
A material often used as a filter to make wine and beer clearer could be transferring heavy metals such as arsenic into the beverages, according to a new study. [ + ]
Health benefits of tomatoes linked to colour
High levels of specific antioxidants are linked to particular tomato colours, meaning each tomato has its own health benefits, researchers have found. [ + ]
Victorian hazelnut production goes nuts with new equipment
Carboor Farms has received $200,000 from the Victorian Government for new equipment and facilities to dry, grade and crack hazelnuts for further value-add processing. [ + ]
Gut health research on display
Twenty-three new abstracts looking at advances in gut microbiome research will be presented at the 2019 Gut Microbiota for Health World Summit. [ + ]
AUSPACK looks at the 'human aspect' of packaging
Consumers are impacting packaging and processing trends, so how can manufacturers ensure they meet their expectations? [ + ]
Researchers closer to understanding cause of mango disorder
Bacterial infection is the likely cause of resin canal discolouration in Australian mangoes, which is estimated to cost the NT mango industry between $5m and $10m per year. [ + ]