Industry News
Mechanical 'stomach' digests food waste in Melbourne
The City of Melbourne is using the ORCA aerobic digestion system, which prevents food going to landfill by turning food scraps into wastewater. [ + ]
Simplot acquires licence for gene editing technology
Simplot plans to use the technology to help farmers produce more crops and offer US consumers more aesthetically pleasing products that stay fresh for longer. [ + ]
Mitsubishi to acquire major stake in Gourmet Delica
Mitsubishi Corporation plans to acquire 80% of pre-cooked rice manufacturer Gourmet Delica Co from Kewpie Corporation. [ + ]
Cucumbers possible culprits of EU Salmonella outbreak
An outbreak of Salmonella Agona affecting 147 people from five European countries over the last four years may be linked to ready-to-eat cucumber. [ + ]
AIP members to visit new Digital Print Centre
Holmesglen Institute of TAFE has launched a Digital Print Centre, which AIP members and industry colleagues can visit on 5 September. [ + ]
Improving the quality of fresh-cut fruit
Researchers from the ARC Training Centre for Innovative Horticultural Products are analysing how to improve the quality and shelf life of cubed watermelon. [ + ]
FSANZ provides better access to allergen information
FSANZ has launched a new look Food Allergen Portal to provide people with easier access to resources on managing allergens in food. [ + ]
Who knows their bugs?
Research from the UK and New Zealand suggests businesses and consumers can still do more to understand and improve food safety. [ + ]
Extending fresh produce shelf life
Woolworths is sponsoring research at the ARC Training Centre for Innovative Horticultural Products aimed at extending the shelf life of fresh produce. [ + ]
Amcor is buying Bemis
Rumour has it that Amcor is finalising an AU$7 billion buyout of US plastics packaging company Bemis. [ + ]
Vegetarians and vegans call for more product choices
Research has shown that 46% of vegans and 23% of vegetarians said they were dissatisfied with food and beverage choices. [ + ]
Slippery way to cleaner food processing equipment
Using cooking oil to create slippery, non-wetting and non-adhesive surfaces can result in 1000-fold reductions in bacterial contamination. [ + ]
This is whey unfair
Contaminated whey powder in the US is causing a flurry of recalls across the nation. [ + ]
Marel expands with MAJA
Marel is acquiring German food processing equipment manufacturer MAJA. [ + ]
US$450,000 grant to build better oats
Food scientist Padu Krishnan has received a National Institute of Food and Agriculture research grant to improve the quality of oats in North America and expand product offerings. [ + ]
