Industry News
Real-time food pathogen detection
Imagine if foodborne pathogens could be detected in real time — contaminated food would be less likely to reach consumers and illnesses would be minimised. [ + ]
One third of Aussies at risk of Listeria infection
Knowledge about Listeria remains fairly limited despite the fact that one in three Australians are at risk of getting potentially fatal Listeria infection or live in a household with someone at risk. [ + ]
Feeding the future population
Researchers found that compared to 1975, an average adult in 2014 was about 14% heavier, 1.3% taller and 6.2% older, and needed 6.1% more energy. [ + ]
Better testing needed for 'gluten-free' food
More frequent gluten testing may be needed in factories, after a study found almost 3% of manufactured foods labelled 'gluten-free' contained gluten. [ + ]
Recyclable solution for packaging authentication
Technology that enables paper-based RFID tags will create a plastic-free and recyclable solution for packaging authentication. [ + ]
MHT acquisition strengthens Krones' PET capabilities
Krones has acquired injection moulding tools company MHT Holding and its subsidiaries. [ + ]
Prevent pastry dough discolouration naturally
Researchers have found a natural way to prevent pastry, cake and pie doughs discolouring during storage. [ + ]
Amcor commits to diminish plastic waste
Packaging company Amcor has joined a global commitment to eradicate plastic waste and pollution from plastic packaging. [ + ]
evokeAG is calling for agricultural start-ups
15 start-ups in the agricultural or food industries will have the opportunity to display their ideas to hundreds of Australian and international delegates at the evokeAG Startup Alley. [ + ]
Food activist to deliver 2018 UniSA Nelson Mandela Lecture
Ronni Kahn, a leader in the fight against global food waste and founder of food rescue organisation OzHarvest, will deliver the ninth annual UniSA Nelson Mandela Lecture. [ + ]
FrieslandCampina Kievit develops fat powders for the savoury market
There is a rising demand for more clean label products and creamy, indulgent foods, according to research from food and beverage manufacturer FrieslandCampina Kievit. [ + ]
Tax on plastic packaging with less than 30% recyclate
A new national tax on all plastic packaging that does not include at least 30% recycled content is coming into force in the UK in April 2022. [ + ]
NZ's getting a new spray dryer for the sheep milk industry
A new $50 million industrial spray dryer at Waikato Innovation Park in Hamilton is expected to deliver $129 million in exports a year. [ + ]
The downside of microwaveable soup and noodles
Microwaveable instant soup products are responsible for 20% of children going to emergency departments with scalds. [ + ]
Pillar Technologies comes to Australia
Pillar Technologies, manufacturer of induction sealing systems, has launched in Australia and New Zealand, stating it now has a complete global and service team. [ + ]