Industry News
Supermarkets are getting fresher
A report found supermarkets currently hold 71.4% of the fresh food market, while fresh food retailers account for only 28.6%, which is a major decline from the 31% 12 months ago. [ + ]
Packaging technologist wins Lifetime Achievement Award
ANZ packaging technologist Keith Chessell has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the World Packaging Organisation for his contribution to the packaging industry. [ + ]
Non-toxic adhesive from soy
A soy-based adhesive could solve glue's toxicity problem. [ + ]
JL Lennard purchases Walls Machinery
JL Lennard has purchased some of the assets and spare parts of Walls Machinery and employed Walls' sales, service and spare parts staff. [ + ]
Multi-syllable ingredients and chemophobia
In consumers' minds the terms 'clean label' and 'natural' mean 'safe', but this simply isn't correct. [ + ]
GFSI AusNZ forms to elevate food safety and consumer trust
The GFSI AusNZ Local Group will assist in establishing GFSI initiatives across the local industry while addressing local issues. [ + ]
Process olives without hurting the environment
Olive processing produces toxic wastewater and consumes vast quantities of water — but a new processing method overcomes these two problems. [ + ]
SA Government seeks feedback on single-use plastics
The South Australian Government is cracking down on single-use plastic products, which could result in a ban on items such as straws, coffee cups and plastic bags. [ + ]
Hellers fined almost $40,000 for mispackaged sausages
Small goods manufacturer Hellers is facing penalties after three children suffered allergic reactions caused by consuming mispackaged Sizzlers sausages. [ + ]
Food shock increasing globally, say researchers
The increasing number of 'food shocks' — sudden losses in food production — caused by extreme weather, overfishing and geopolitical crises pose significant threats to global food security. [ + ]
NZ anti iron deficiency technology acquired by Nestlé
Nestlé has acquired NZ-developed technology that addresses iron deficiency without affecting the taste of drinks and food. [ + ]
Drug-manufacturing chickens
Tired of egg farming? Now you could put chicken expertise to a new use — drug manufacturing. [ + ]
What nutrients are in your food?
Consumers can now make healthier food choices using FSANZ's refreshed nutrient database, where they can look up how much fibre is in dates or the amount of caffeine in chocolate. [ + ]
Tetra Pak appoints new CEO
Adolfo Orive will replace Dennis Jönsson as President and CEO of Tetra Pak from April 2019. [ + ]
Make commercial paints and coatings antimicrobial
In a bonus for food safety, a new technology is making commercial paints and coatings antimicrobial. [ + ]
