Industry News
NZ looks to upgrade food recall and risk management regs
New Zealand Food Safety is seeking feedback on proposals to strengthen food recalls and improve risk-based plans and programs. [ + ]
US$75,000 grant for food security research
Applications are open for the Olam Prize for Innovation in Food Security which would provide a US$75,000 grant to the winner. [ + ]
Competition boosts sustainability profits in wineries
Wineries and vineyards that adopt more sustainability practices have better financial performance, particularly when they perceive significant pressure from competitors. [ + ]
Sidel Group acquires PET Engineering
Sidel Group has expanded its portfolio of packaging solutions with the acquisition of Italian packaging company PET Engineering. [ + ]
APPMA Awards of Excellence to return in 2019
The Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA) has reinstated its Awards of Excellence, and applications are now open for 2019. [ + ]
Technology developed to reduce sugar in juice
An enzymatic technology developed by Better Juice may be able to reduce the amount of simple sugars in juice by turning them into fibres. [ + ]
Finalists announced for South Australian Food Industry Awards
The 2018 finalists feature loved brands such as Newman's Horseradish and Haigh's Chocolates, as well as emerging entrepreneurs. [ + ]
Turning vegan for the environment
A study analysed food production, consumption and the resulting CO2 emissions in 130 countries, and urged more people to adopt plant-based diets. [ + ]
Minimising the fruit fly menace
Protecting crops from fruit flies and minimising insecticide use are on the horizon thanks to a CSIRO spin-off. [ + ]
Woolworths — putting its money where its organic mouth is
The Woolworths Organic Growth Fund is there to help Australian farmers go organic. [ + ]
Predicted growth for APAC functional dairy products
Health awareness in the APAC region has been increasing and consumers are expected to switch to functional dairy products fortified with vitamins, according to GlobalData. [ + ]
Proseal receives Queen's Award for Enterprise
Tray sealing specialist Proseal UK has received the Queen's Award for Enterprise: International Trade for its continuous growth over the last six years. [ + ]
Where you put it counts
Simply moving the fruit and vegetable section closer to the store entrance increased F&V sales by 15%. [ + ]
But will it make the kids eat their greens?
A smart, voice-controlled food vacuum-storage container system may reduce domestic food waste. [ + ]
Gut microbiota health and bacterial infections
Research has found healthy gut nutrition and the microbiota has an impact on the susceptibility to and the progression of bacterial infections such as E. coli. [ + ]
