Industry News
Costco to process 100 million chooks a year
Costco is to integrate its chicken supply from farm, through processing to retail sales. [ + ]
Virtual lab launched for APAC beverage market
INSIDE IDEA LABS by Ingredion Incorporated provides customers with easy access to technical resources, sample formulations, how-to videos and customer insights. [ + ]
Foodservice packaging is a suitable composting feedstock
Compostable foodservice packaging performed just as well as wood and other traditional feedstocks in a six-phase study. [ + ]
Krones acquires Chinese process technology company
Krones has acquired Shanghai Xiantong Equipment Installation, and now owns a production site for brewing equipment and other process technology solutions in China. [ + ]
Tank explosion — 30,000 L prosecco lost
A stainless steel fermentation tank at the Conegliano Veneto winery in northern Italy has exploded, resulting in the loss of around 40,000 bottles of prosecco. [ + ]
Increasing trust in food supply chains
A strategic alliance between TruTag Technologies and PwC Australia will see TruTag's 'edible barcode' technology incorporated as part of the PwC Food Trust initiative. [ + ]
MPI conducts dairy herd improvement regulatory review
MPI is calling for industry submissions on how the regulatory regime can more effectively support the performance of New Zealand's dairy industry. [ + ]
See inside Diageo's Huntingwood facility
The AIP site visit will allow attendees to see where brands like Bundaberg Rum, Smirnoff, Johnnie Walker and UDL are blended and packed. [ + ]
Electrolux strengthens its professional beverage offering
Electrolux has acquired SPM Drink Systems to braoden its range of professional beverage dispensing equipment. [ + ]
Solar-powered abattoir for Gladstone
More than 300 new jobs in Gladstone are expected during the construction of a solar-powered abattoir, then another 300 new workers at the facility. [ + ]
FDA to reveal retailer information for food recalls
The FDA may disclose retailer information for recalled products that are not easily identified from the packaging or pose a health threat. [ + ]
Don't bother getting a factory cat
It seems that, contrary to popular opinion, cats are not good predators of rats. [ + ]
Cooling technology increases lettuce yield
It's early days yet but a root-cooling technology pilot has resulted in a 132% increase in lettuce leaf fresh weight. [ + ]
ACCC to study the wine grape industry
The ACCC is inviting submissions on competition issues, contracting practices, transparency and risk allocation issues in the wine grape supply chain. [ + ]
George Weston gets Yumi's
One of the fastest growing chilled food manufacturers in Australia, Yumi's Quality Foods, has sold 100% of its share capital to George Weston Foods (GWF). [ + ]
