Industry News
Parmalat's lactose-free milk launch is timely, says GlobalData
With the lactose-free milk market expanding, GlobalData labels dairy producer Parmalat's launch of its 'lactose-free' milk product as very timely. [ + ]
Global Dairy Platform appoints new chairman
Fonterra CEO Theo Spierings has been appointed as chairman of the Global Dairy Platform (GDP). [ + ]
Sunny Queen MD: Commonwealth Games presents opportunities for the food industry
The 2018 Commonwealth Games will be hosted in Brisbane, and Sunny Queen Managing Director John O'Hara suggests this could present an invaluable opportunity for the food and catering industry in Queensland. [ + ]
Six companies sued for unlawful use of patented packaging
Windham Packaging LLC filed a complaint with the US International Trade Commission after six companies used its patented breathable packaging without paying for it. [ + ]
Nestlé will source cage-free eggs by 2025
Nestlé has joined other food companies in the fight for animal welfare, stating it will source cage-free eggs for all of its food products by 2025. [ + ]
AUSVEG appoints local grower as chair
Victorian leafy vegetable grower Bill Bulmer will take the position of AUSVEG chair after a unanimous vote during a board meeting on 13 November in Melbourne. [ + ]
New production line for company manufacturing 60 million tonnes of cheese a year
GEA will take just three months to install and commission an extension to one of BMI's three cheese lines, increasing capacity to 2.5 tonnes/hour of pizza cheese. [ + ]
QUT researchers develop disease-resistant bananas
A team of QUT researchers developed and grew genetically modified Cavendish bananas that were resistant to soilborne fungus Fusarium wilt tropical race 4 (TR4), also known as Panama disease. [ + ]
High-salt diet reduces good gut bacteria
A German study has found that a high salt intake may reduce levels of Lactobacillus bacteria in the gut, therefore causing blood pressure to rise. [ + ]
tna opens Shanghai office to support China operations
Food packaging and processing supplier tna has expanded its operations in China and opened TNA Solutions (Shanghai) Co. Ltd, which aims to improve support services for local food manufacturers. [ + ]
Asia's going organic
Double-digit growth rates are being reported by some Asian markets for growth in organic food uptake. It is anticipated that regional sales will reach US$10 billion in the coming years. [ + ]
Aged-care nutrition becomes bigger part of Trisco Foods business
Australian manufacturer Trisco Foods has announced its acquisition of the Enprocal and Prime Nutrition brands, allowing the company to further gain traction in the aged-care market. [ + ]
Asia Pacific dominating surge in food equipment purchasing
Nearly 40% of food processing equipment sales are expected to be in the Asia Pacific, excluding Japan, by the end of this year. [ + ]
Woolies private label products to carry the new Australasian Recycling Label
Woolworths is implementing an evidence-based, standardised labelling system designed to minimise consumer confusion about recycling across is own brand range. [ + ]
Coveris realigns business into four strategic units
Global packaging manufacturer Coveris has announced it has restructured the business into four units: Americas, Rigid, EMEA, and UK Food & Consumer. [ + ]
