Industry News
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. [ + ]
Measuring risks to supply chain disruptions
Companies may be able to determine their vulnerability to major supply chain disruptions thanks to a new analytic measure developed by A*STAR researchers. [ + ]
Blockchain technology provides transparency in dairy production
Dairy manufacturer Arla Finland has made its production chain from farm to dairy open to the public using blockchain technology. [ + ]