Industry News
Amazon warned to comply with Australian law
With Amazon set to enter the Australian market, the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has reminded the online retail giant that it must ensure it complies with Australia's unfair contract terms legislation. [ + ]
Food recall vs crisis: the importance of preparation
After analysing the preparedness of the food and beverage industry for product recall, a recent survey conducted by the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) and Victual found that most companies are underprepared in the event of a crisis. [ + ]
New Zealand endorses the Dairy Declaration of Rotterdam
New Zealand's commitment towards a global sustainable dairy development has been confirmed, with DairyNZ, the Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand (DCANZ) and the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) endorsing the Dairy Declaration of Rotterdam. [ + ]
Allpax partners with LSU to develop shelf-stable foods
Allpax has announced it is partnering with the School of Nutrition and Food Sciences from Louisiana State University (LSU) Agricultural Center to assist North American shelf-stable food companies that create nutritious products. [ + ]
Beer breakthrough: consumers embrace low-alcohol beer
Research by global marketing intelligence agency Mintel suggested European consumers enjoy the taste of beer containing low or no alcohol as much as full-strength beer. [ + ]
Gut-friendly, ancient wheat developed for bakery products
GoodMills Innovation is set to introduce its new product 2ab Wheat, an ancient grain that is well tolerated by the gut even for those sensitive to wheat. [ + ]
Diet dilemma: why weight loss depends on gut bacteria
Some people lose weight more easily than others and this could be due to the type of bacteria in the dieter's intestines, according to a study published in the International Journal of Obesity. [ + ]
MycoTechnology plans to use US$35 million funding for mushroom protein plant
MycoTechnology, an Aurora company that uses mushrooms to improve the taste of food and drinks, closed a US$35 million Series B round of financing with food investors worldwide. [ + ]
Nestlé USA acquires plant-based food company Sweet Earth
With the plant-based foods market expected to reach US$5 billion by 2020, Nestle USA has entered into this segment by agreeing to acquire plant-based food manufacturer Sweet Earth. [ + ]
Hilton processing plant produces 500 new jobs
Meat processing company Hilton Food Group has announced that it plans to develop a new processing and distribution centre in Brisbane. [ + ]
Visual Trust Initiative provides supply chain transparency
Carrefour and SGS, along with its two technology partners Transparency-One and Blippar, launched the Visual Trust Initiative which produces in-depth supply chain information. [ + ]
How is your personality impacting your diet?
The CSIRO Diet Types survey analysed the eating habits and personality traits of over 90,000 Australian adults and established five main diet types. [ + ]
Submissions invited on GM canola
CSIRO and Nuseed Pty Ltd have applied to Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) requesting that the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code is changed to permit food from a genetically modified canola line that produces an omega-3 fatty acid, and submissions are invited on this application. [ + ]
Sustainable growth strategies in the seafood industry
Last week, seafood industry leaders and decision-makers gathered in Canberra to present a set of strategies that they believe will shape the future of the seafood industry. [ + ]
How do you prevent sustainable food fraud?
The demand for sustainable and premium foods has increased, and with it, the risk of food fraud. Ecovia Intelligence suggests greater transparency, new technologies and global alliances could be the solution. [ + ]
