Industry News
Multiple recalls for undeclared peanuts in bean paste products
Food Standards Australia New Zealand has alerted consumers with peanut allergies to the recalls of South Korean bean paste products manufactured by Chung Jung One. [ + ]
Data synchronisation service accepts its 2000th registration
The National Product Catalogue is GS1 Australia's data synchronisation solution that helps businesses exchange standardised supply chain data including product details, pricing and marketing-related information with their trading partners. Started in 1997, the service has just welcomed its 2000th registration. [ + ]
E-Grocery Congress
E-commerce is encroaching more and more into food and ready meal marketing — this conference will keep you in the loop. [ + ]
Can probiotics combat pathogens?
Probiotics could form an alternative to antimicrobials, according to researchers from Ontario Veterinary College. [ + ]
Microbes could deprive a person of nutrients
High levels of microbes that eat choline can lead to a lack of nutrients, according to a new study published in Cell Host & Microbe. [ + ]
Wine discovered in 4000 BC pottery
Researchers have discovered the oldest evidence of wine dating back to 4000 BC, according to a study. [ + ]
Winson Group exceeds average in employee engagement survey
According to the 2017 national employee engagement survey, the Winson Group is exceeding the national benchmark by 13%. [ + ]
Ready meals market will rise to US$146,247 million by 2023
Allied Market Research has published a report which segmented the global ready meals market based on type, distribution channel and geography. It found that the popularity of ready meals is set to increase dramatically over the next few years. [ + ]
Synthetic antifreeze could improve ice-cream and organ transplants
Researchers from the University of Warwick have developed a synthetic antifreeze that prevents the growth of ice crystals. [ + ]
Golden bananas boost vitamin A levels
With approximately 650,000–750,000 children worldwide dying from vitamin A deficiency, Professor James Dale from the University of Queensland Technology (QUT) has been researching a way to enhance pro-vitamin A in bananas. [ + ]
Killing the contamination power of biofilms
Some specially designed plastic films have been developed which can not only kill the bacteria in biofilms but can also prevent the formation of biofilms. [ + ]
Label designers be aware — shoppers don't wear their reading glasses
Who wears their reading glasses while they grocery shop? Around 70% of adults need corrective eyewear but it seems that only 30% of shoppers actually wear their glasses while doing their grocery purchasing. [ + ]
Munters receives 2017 Energy Innovation Award
The 2017 Europe Datacloud Awards announced Munters as the winner of the 'Industry Energy Innovation' award. [ + ]
Championing small business initiative launches
An initiative designed to champion small businesses has been launched by the World Trade Organization (WTO) and International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). [ + ]
Global inequalities in the cost of meat
Meat prices vary dramatically between countries, but this does not take into account the average minimum wage. Affordability for meat is relative to the labour hours, and the 2017 Meat Price Index from Caterwings outlines this. [ + ]
