Industry News
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Schweppes competes with Fever-Tree in the premium drinks market
Schweppes (Coca-Cola) has announced a new range of premium tonic water, Schweppes 1783, and plans to inject £6.6m into its marketing to combat competitors in the UK. [ + ]
Do you know the safe cooking temperatures for high-risk foods?
This week is Australian Food Safety Week 2017, and a survey released by the Food Safety Information Council aims to raise awareness about this year's theme: 'Is it done yet? Use a thermometer for great food, cooked safely every time.' [ + ]
