Industry News
FSIS suggests HACCP could help egg product safety
In an attempt to improve the safety of egg products, the US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has suggested amending egg product inspection regulations. [ + ]
Registrations for AIP 2018 Influential Women Mentoring Program closing soon
Time is running out to register for the Australian Institute of Packaging's (AIP) 2018 Influential Women Mentoring Program for Australasia. [ + ]
Ferrero buys Nestlé's US confectionery business
After positioning itself more firmly in the health market, Nestlé has announced Ferrero has bought its US confectionery business for $2.8 billion. [ + ]
€2.2 million raised to tackle foodborne illnesses
Microorganism manufacturer Novolyze has raised €2.2 million in an attempt to improve process validation for food manufacturers and stem the number of cases of foodborne illnesses. [ + ]
Fonterra and Alibaba's Hema Fresh launch dairy range in China
Global dairy supplier Fonterra and Albibaba's Hema Fresh have partnered up to deliver the Daily Fresh milk range in China. [ + ]
Technology uses social media conversations for customer engagement
Manhattan Associates has announced the Manhattan Customer Engagement solution, which has the potential to change the Australian food retail sector by providing more personalised customer experiences. [ + ]
Consumer confusion: what foods are healthy?
A survey conducted by New Nutrition Business found that 79% of consumers find messages surrounding health, food and nutrition confusing. [ + ]
Lead found in NSW bees and honey
Depending on where you live, you may be consuming honey that contains high levels of lead, according to a study conducted by Macquarie University researchers. [ + ]
Inaugural Aged Care Catering Summit 2018
The first Aged Care Catering Summit will explore how delegates can improve their business, provide nutritious meals and adapt to the shifting demographic and demands of the aged-care sector. [ + ]
Fumoir Grizzly prevents fish from growing Listeria
Fumoir Grizzly has developed the M35 bacteriocin, known as Bac M35, which protects fish from growing Listeria monocytogenes and acts as a food preservative. [ + ]
Haas Group is acquired by the Bühler Group
The Bühler Group acquired the Haas Group in the first week of 2018, and both companies are set to benefit from this agreement. [ + ]
Project to preserve food with sustainable packaging
Coordinated by AIMPLAS and funded by the European Union, project REFUCOAT aims to develop more sustainable food packaging that also effectively preserves food. [ + ]
NZ stopping Italian stink bugs at its sea ports
In New Zealand the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has introduced new treatment requirements to stop brown marmorated stink bugs moving into New Zealand via sea containers from Italy. [ + ]
Kraft Heinz moves away from caged eggs
With animal welfare becoming a more prominent issue in recent years, Kraft Heinz has announced it aims to improve the lives of egg-laying hens by removing cages in the supply chain. [ + ]
Canning concept could cut food loss
Food loss could be significantly reduced in the future following Tata Steel's development of its mobile canning line concept. [ + ]
