Industry News
$250 million meat processing plant now under construction
Work has now officially commenced on the construction of the 45,000 m3 purpose-built Hilton Meat Processing and Distribution Facility in Brisbane. [ + ]
Asian consumers call for milk-based snacks
The rising demand for dairy products in Asia has opened up a new area for dairy manufacturers to explore: milk-based snacks. [ + ]
Filling and dosing and Industry 4.0
ViscoTec will bring its expertise in the field of dosing and filling technology to German research and development association FERA. [ + ]
Consumer choice important in aged care
The inaugural Parliamentary Friends of Ageing and Aged Care event discussed the main pain points regarding food in residential aged-care facilities. [ + ]
Biological sensors could detect food spoilage
The 'intelligent' packaging would use biological sensors which detect the signals cells send to one another when they begin to break down. [ + ]
Five start-ups begin Chobani's Food Incubator Class
Chobani has selected five Australian food start-ups it will help develop new products that challenge the food industry through the inaugural CFI. [ + ]
Virgin Australia's six-year catering deal with Gate Gourmet
Virgin Australia has recently announced that Gate Gourmet will be its sole service provider for the next six years. [ + ]
Foodbank and Perfection Fresh tackle food waste
Foodbank and Perfection Fresh are working together to reduce food waste and food insecurity by distributing fresh produce to Australians in need. [ + ]
Dining in causes less food waste
Not everyone enjoys the same foods, so it comes as no surprise that food waste is higher when consumers dine out than when they cook for themselves. [ + ]
Hungry? Eat your RFID tag
Edible electronics are coming. [ + ]
Who drinks the most packaged tea — China or India?
Although the United Kingdom has gained a reputation for housing avid tea drinkers, research has revealed that the competition for the world's biggest packaged tea market is actually between India and China. [ + ]
More nutritious food needed in aged-care homes
Award-winner suggested nursing homes should do more to ensure that seniors are getting the quality food they deserve while maintaining their health and dignity. [ + ]
DLibrary acquired by GS1 Australia
GS1 Australia's mission to provide suppliers, retailers and industry with a state-of-the-art solution to manage and share high-quality product images and accurate consumer-facing product data with trading partners is behind the organisation's acquisition of digital product photography, online hosting and distribution services provider DLibrary from PMP Digital Pty Ltd. [ + ]
Winter Olympics' security felled by norovirus
With 194 confirmed cases of norovirus at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, primarily among security guards, organisers have withdrawn more than 1200 security guards from their duties and replaced them with 900 soldiers. [ + ]
How are policies impacting trans fat consumption?
Several policies have been implemented worldwide to limit the availability of trans fat in the food supply, but banning trans fats would be the most effective global health intervention. [ + ]
