Industry News
Severe Salmonella outbreaks predicted in Australia, researchers say
Salmonella outbreaks are likely to become more severe in the future, according to a model developed by University of Sydney researchers. [ + ]
John Dee upgrades its regional cold store
The upgrades to the Regional Cold Store, delivered by Wiley, will reduce operational costs, expand storage capacity and increase product sorting capabilities. [ + ]
Researchers use yeast to manufacture low-calorie sweetener
University of Illinois researchers have used a yeast-based approach to produce tagatose, a natural, low-calorie sweetener, which may help increase its commercial use. [ + ]
Stay clear of contaminated cheese
Four of Washed Rind's French cheeses are being pulled from supermarket shelves across Australia due to potential microbial Listeria contamination. [ + ]
Coca-Cola increases its recycled packaging
Coca-Cola has announced 70% of its plastic bottles manufactured in Australia will be made from recycled plastic by the end of this year. [ + ]
UQ licenses high-yield wheat variety
Australian wheat farmers, particularly those in Queensland, are set to benefit from a high-yield Mexican wheat variety identified by researchers from the University of Queensland. [ + ]
New CEO for Kraft Heinz Australia
Kraft Heinz Australia CEO Simon Laroche will focus on business and people growth, strengthening partner relationships and local product innovation. [ + ]
Calling all label innovators
A total of six awards are up for grabs at the 2019 Label Industry Global Awards, two of which have been introduced to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Labelexpo. [ + ]
Abattoir fined after forklift hits workers
Warrnambool abattoir Midfield Meat International Pty Ltd has been fined $95,000 after two of its workers were struck by a forklift. [ + ]
Wine label directory clamps down on copycat exporters
The Australian Wine Label Intellectual Property Directory aims to improve the transparency of exported labels, identify copycat labels and ensure fraudsters are held accountable. [ + ]
AIP members invited to fight food insecurity
Members of the Australian Institute of Packaging in Victoria recently volunteered at Foodbank Yarraville to pack approximately 18,268 meals for the community. [ + ]
Smart packaging expected to grow globally
The electronic smart packaging market is expected to reach $1.8 billion in 2029, and almost 39 billion packages sold may be enhanced by an electronic feature, according to IDTechEx research. [ + ]
AUSPACK 2019 was biggest event yet
AUSPACK 2019, which wrapped up in Melbourne at the end of March, has been hailed as a success, with a 25% increase in the number of visitors to nearly 8000. [ + ]
H2coco healthy beverages recognised at awards
Lifestyle beverage brand H2coco beat out 20 other finalists to take home the manufacturing award at the 2019 Australian Small Business Champion Awards. [ + ]
Eating wild mushrooms can be fatal
The Food Safety Information Council has warned people not to pick or eat any wild mushrooms after eight people were recently hospitalised in NSW due to wild mushroom poisoning. [ + ]
