The strength of a magnet, usually measured in gauss or pull, is one factor that determines the effectiveness of a magnetic separator. [ + ]

The Australian Government has announced it will change the definition of lamb in export legislation so it is in line with New Zealand's and the new AUS-MEAT definition. [ + ]

Fonterra's Brightwater milk processing plant has cut carbon emissions by around 2400 tonnes a year using its newly converted boiler that co-fires with wood biomass. [ + ]

Minister for Regional Water Niall Blair has commissioned an independent review into the impacts of the bottled water industry on groundwater sources in the Northern Rivers. [ + ]

Veolia ​and Tetra Pak have formed a partnership with the aim of making all components of used beverage cartons collected within the EU recyclable by 2025. [ + ]

Food and beverage businesses are expected to promote provenance, authenticity and artisanal processes in products next year, according to a report from New Nutrition Business. [ + ]

APCO is opening the draft SPGs for industry consultation to ensure they effectively help businesses achieve their packaging sustainability objectives. [ + ]

Global demand for its food packaging and processing solutions has led tna solutions to commission a new manufacturing facility that triples its capacities. [ + ]

In a decision that would cover 'taste' in general, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has rules that the taste of a food product is not eligible for copyright protection. [ + ]

Milder food processing techniques are contributing to the development of pathogens able to withstand the processing. [ + ]

Poor old honey — first involved in adulteration allegations and now implicated in four cases of infant botulism. [ + ]

New Zealand is introducing new infringement offences for sloppy biosecurity practices by arriving vessels, transitional and containment facilities and cruise ships. [ + ]

Formulating less sweet products that have the same appeal as fully sweet ones is a challenge that requires more than simply subtracting sugar. [ + ]

Impact Labels, which uses Jet Technologies' UV flexographic printing solutions, has become one of two national suppliers approved to provide labels for Coles Supermarkets. [ + ]

Bronkhorst mass, flow and pressure equipment is now available in Australia from AMS. [ + ]