Industry News
Vegetarians and vegans call for more product choices
Research has shown that 46% of vegans and 23% of vegetarians said they were dissatisfied with food and beverage choices. [ + ]
Slippery way to cleaner food processing equipment
Using cooking oil to create slippery, non-wetting and non-adhesive surfaces can result in 1000-fold reductions in bacterial contamination. [ + ]
This is whey unfair
Contaminated whey powder in the US is causing a flurry of recalls across the nation. [ + ]
Marel expands with MAJA
Marel is acquiring German food processing equipment manufacturer MAJA. [ + ]
US$450,000 grant to build better oats
Food scientist Padu Krishnan has received a National Institute of Food and Agriculture research grant to improve the quality of oats in North America and expand product offerings. [ + ]
FDA decides not all milks are milk
The FDA is reviewing labelling requirements for plant-based products that are used as substitutes for dairy products, such as soy and almond milk. [ + ]
Matthews' expansion drives company relocation
Following sustained growth, Matthews Australasia has announced it is relocating to new premises at 10 Lakeview Drive in Scoresby, Victoria. [ + ]
Germany leads global vegan product launches
Despite being stereotypically known for its sausages, Germany was responsible for 15% of global vegan product launches between July 2017 and June 2018. [ + ]
Food delivery crucial in the foodservice industry
With technology advancing and consumers increasingly looking for convenience, it is no surprise that food delivery is becoming more important. [ + ]
Nestlé to sell confectionery brands in New Zealand
Nestlé has announced it plans to sell its sugar confectionery brands in New Zealand to RJ's and focus on its chocolate, baking and medicated lozenge brands instead. [ + ]
Eating fish lowers death risks
Eating lots of fish can reduce the risk of dying in both men and women by 8–9%, depending on how it's cooked. [ + ]
FSANZ calls for submissions on a new sweetener
Saraya hopes to permit the use of monk fruit (or luo han guo) extract as a food additive, specifically as an intense sweetener. [ + ]
Just Eat trials seaweed-based compostable ketchup sachets
The six-week trial of Ooho! seaweed-based sauce sachets is part of efforts to reduce the amount of plastic waste in the UK, especially from takeaways. [ + ]
JBT increases presence in fresh-cut equipment market
JBT has purchased Netherlands-based FTNON, a leading equipment specialist for the fresh produce, ready meal and pet food sectors. [ + ]
What's happening at Fine Food Australia 2018?
The 2018 exhibition will feature new speakers and zones, demonstrations and masterclasses, and the Australian selections for The World Trophy of Pastry, Gelato and Chocolate. [ + ]
