Industry News
Kitchen towels could cause food poisoning
Kitchen towels, especially multipurpose ones, can harbour harmful bacteria such as E. coli. [ + ]
New global president for Mars Wrigley
Mars has appointed Andrew Clarke, currently Chief Marketing & Customer Officer, to the role of Global President – Mars Wrigley Confectionery. [ + ]
Sodexo is going cage-free
Seven years ahead of its corporate responsibility target, Sodexo Australia has committed to use only cage-free fresh eggs. [ + ]
E+H and SAP cooperate in data integration and IIoT
SAP and Endress+Hauser are to intensify their cooperation in the development of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications for the process industry. [ + ]
Measuring vaporised hydrogen peroxide
Vaisala has patented a novel method and device for measuring vaporised hydrogen peroxide. [ + ]
When is a salmon not a salmon?
Answer: if it's actually a trout. Chinese consumers unhappy at being sold farm-raised trout labelled as imported salmon. [ + ]
Diet success could be down to brain structure
A study has found that individuals with more grey matter in the prefrontal cortex showed greater self-control and made healthier food choices. [ + ]
Liquid infant formula market is challenging in Japan
It may still take several years before liquid infant formula appears on the commercial market in Japan due to the rising rates of breastfeeding, as well as concerns over price and storage space. [ + ]
Scent permeation through induction-sealed closure liner
A patent has been granted to Tekni-Plex for its Sniff Seal technology, which is the first liner to enable scent permeation through an induction seal closure liner. [ + ]
Foods for wellbeing
Research is showing how certain foods might lower risk for diabetes, cancer, neurodegenerative diseases and other health issues. [ + ]
Halal food companies use blockchain for traceability
TE-FOOD and UK-based HALAL TRAIL have partnered to track livestock and ensure halal food is prepared according to Islamic law. [ + ]
Should doctors be responsible for promoting antibiotic-free foods?
Physicians are uniquely equipped to advocate for the end of routine antibiotic use in food-producing animals. [ + ]
Markem-Imaje and Cognex develop advanced 'Mark & Read' technology
The companies are collaborating to develop Mark & Read applications for global fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies. [ + ]
Overcoming issues with traditional grate magnet systems
The RE80 RAPIDCLEAN grate magnet was created to overcome issues with traditional grate magnet designs and provide increased foreign metal fragment control. [ + ]
Broccoli coffee comes to Melbourne
Imperfect-looking broccoli that would have otherwise been wasted has been converted into a nutrient-rich powder by Hort Innovation and CSIRO. [ + ]
