Industry News
A different approach to sugar reduction
Formulating less sweet products that have the same appeal as fully sweet ones is a challenge that requires more than simply subtracting sugar. [ + ]
Impact Labels certified to provide labels for Coles
Impact Labels, which uses Jet Technologies' UV flexographic printing solutions, has become one of two national suppliers approved to provide labels for Coles Supermarkets. [ + ]
Mass, flow and pressure gear for F&B
Bronkhorst mass, flow and pressure equipment is now available in Australia from AMS. [ + ]
Automating Australia's wine industry with compressed air
Air-compressor manufacturer ELGi Equipments has been helping winemakers in India increase their process quality and speed with pneumatic equipment powered by compressed air. [ + ]
Fonterra turns milk bottles into fence posts
New Zealand farms will soon be improving their on-farm sustainability in an unusual and innovative way, by using Anchor Light Proof milk bottles as fence posts. [ + ]
Real-time food pathogen detection
Imagine if foodborne pathogens could be detected in real time — contaminated food would be less likely to reach consumers and illnesses would be minimised. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
One third of Aussies at risk of Listeria infection
Knowledge about Listeria remains fairly limited despite the fact that one in three Australians are at risk of getting potentially fatal Listeria infection or live in a household with someone at risk. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
