Industry News
Pasteurising eggs to protect against Salmonella
Australian Pasteurised Eggs has suggested that whole-egg, in-shell pasteurisation can prevent the risks of Salmonella in the egg supply chain, benefiting both consumers and businesses. [ + ]
Feedback welcome on food safety management standards
FSANZ is reviewing chapters 3 and 4 of the Food Standards Code to ensure there is a consistent and up-to-date approach to food safety management in Australia. [ + ]
2019 PIDA winners announced
The winners of the 2019 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design Awards (PIDA) include PACT Group, Punchbowl Packaging and SPC Ardmona. [ + ]
Tech keeps milk fresh for 60 days
Food technology company Naturo has developed milk processing technology that it claims can produce 100% natural milk that is nutritionally superior and stays fresh for significantly longer than pasteurised and UHT milk. [ + ]
Coca-Cola Amatil energy goals on target
Coca-Cola Amatil's 2018 Sustainability Report has been launched, revealing that the company is on track to hit its 60% low-carbon and renewable energy target by 2020. [ + ]
Cobots are the future of manufacturing
Universal Robots, a collaborative robots (cobots) manufacturer, will showcase collaborative man and machine workforce solutions at National Manufacturing Week 2019. [ + ]
Helping manufacturers keep ice-cream safe
Tentamus has developed a guideline for good hygiene practices for ice-cream manufacturers, after a recent FDA report highlighted a number of safety issues at ice-cream facilities. [ + ]
How healthy is the protein trend?
Research has revealed that long-term high-protein intake from consuming certain types of amino acids is good for building muscles but could shorten life span. [ + ]
Proseal to be acquired by JBT
The £220m deal will allow Proseal to further expand its business by providing access to JBT's global sales and service network. [ + ]
Global organic food sales reach US$105 billion
Global organic food and drink sales increased by 6% to US$105 billion in 2018, marking the first time it has surpassed the US$100 billion barrier, according to Ecovia Intelligence. [ + ]
Cornell–3M partnership on food safety continues
Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and technology company 3M have celebrated the renewal of their five-year partnership with a new food safety lab. [ + ]
Alcohol ads in sport impact drinking attitudes
Research has found that repeated exposure to alcohol advertising in sport, particularly a popular brand, leads to more positive attitudes towards alcohol in general. [ + ]
Research collaboration to tackle global food challenges
Quadram Institute Bioscience and the University of Newcastle have recently signed a memorandum of understanding which will see them work together to address global food and health challenges. [ + ]
Meat processors call for lower operating costs
Australian meat producers are calling for political parties to cut red tape and energy costs, after a report revealed they have significantly higher operating costs than their international competitors. [ + ]
Helping manufacturers with sugar reduction
Food and beverage manufacturers looking to produce reduced-sugar products are encouraged to join a free webinar on 15 May 2019. [ + ]

