Industry News
Researchers develop faster gluten detector
Current tests that detect gluten in food are failing to identify all of the substances, meaning products may be wrongfully labelled as gluten-free. [ + ]
How can packaging reduce food waste?
The relationship between the packaging industry and the environment is a challenging one, but a new report has revealed the ways in which packaging can help reduce food waste. [ + ]
Common Despatch Checklist Toolkit aids supply chain
In an attempt to encourage greater efficiencies in the supply chain, the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has released a Common Despatch Checklist (CDC) Toolkit. [ + ]
Order-In has been taken out
Online corporate catering provider Order-In has been acquired by Rocket Internet for an undisclosed figure. [ + ]
Distribution agreement for Volpak's form-fill-seal gear
Heat and Control has entered an exclusive distributor partnership agreement with horizontal form-fill-seal equipment manufacturer Volpak. [ + ]
Understanding bubble science and beverage flavour
How drink additives such as sugar, salt and added flavours affect the carbon dioxide and the taste of the drink is now being understood. [ + ]
Digestive health gaining importance in nutraceutical industry
A survey of 220 nutraceutical industry professionals revealed that digestive health is one of their top priorities, which may be fuelled by an increasing customer interest in healthy gut microbiota and probiotics. [ + ]
Bacteria in milk linked to arthritis and Crohn's
A common bacteria in milk has been linked to the development of both rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn's disease in people who are genetically at risk. [ + ]
Four chooks on the back of a ute — stocking density
The ACCC has released guidance for egg producers on its approach to enforcing the new National Information Standard on free-range eggs, which comes into effect on 26 April. [ + ]
New Zealand gets its third Certified Packaging Professional
Saurabh Narula has attained the latest Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) designation for the industry. [ + ]
Duravant acquires Key Technology for US$175 m
Duravant, an automation and engineered equipment company, is moving further into the food processing industry with its recent acquisition of Key Technology for about US$175 million. [ + ]
Marking system developed to prevent counterfeit goods
Researchers have engineered a secure marking system which creates a digital fingerprint for manufacturers to identify counterfeit products. [ + ]
Soy milk most nutritional plant-based milk
In a comparison of the nutritional value of different types of milk, researchers concluded that soy milk was the best alternative to cow's milk. [ + ]
Two Australian companies compete for Save Food Packaging Award
Two of the finalists for the Save Food Packaging Award at the 2018 WorldStar Packaging Awards are Australian companies Sealed Air and Woolcool Australia. [ + ]
Food waste: a $22.5 bn opportunity for US retailers
Currently, around $270 billion worth of food is wasted each year in the US. This 63 million tons of food represents a $22.5 billion opportunity for grocery retailers according to ReFED, a multi-stakeholder non-profit organisation committed to reducing food waste. [ + ]
