Industry News
Schawk ColorLab helps brands in Australia
With Brand, Colour and Control at its heart, Schawk's Colorlab defines, measures and controls colour using science and technology, and its services are coming to Australia. [ + ]
PULSE researches plant-based proteins
Since they are a good source of protein, PULSE (Protein Utilisation from Legumes for a Sustainable European crop) has been researching and developing protein ingredients from legumes. [ + ]
English hospitals given 250-calorie limit on confectionery
NHS England Chief Executive, Simon Stevens, has announced they will be imposing a 250-calorie limit on confectionery sold in hospital canteens, stores, vending machines and other outlets. [ + ]
Low-fat avocado launches in Spain
Eurobanan's brand Isla Bonita has announced Avocado Light, featuring 30% less fat than regular avocados on the market. [ + ]
CSPI defends sugar-drink tax in America
Recently, government officials voted to repeal the tax on sugary drinks in Illinois, an action CSPI opposes. [ + ]
Tackling the invisible obesity problem
Being slim does not necessarily mean being healthy, according to research from A*STAR. Asian populations are more likely to store internal fat wrapped around their organs, while maintaining a slender outward appearance. [ + ]
US users can now order food on Facebook
Navigating your way through all of the food ordering services is becoming increasingly complicated, and Facebook argues this was the reason behind its new feature that allows users to order meals from ordering services within their app. [ + ]
Fonterra's investment in foodservice pays off
The foodservice industry is growing rapidly and Anchor Food Professionals, Fonterra's foodservice business, has capitalised on this trend leading to it to be named New Zealand's sixth biggest export business. [ + ]
Citrus packhouse export applications open for 2018
The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR) has released an Industry Advice Notice (IAN) announcing applications are open for citrus packhouses to be approved for export in 2018 to certain countries. [ + ]
Food and grocery sector delivers 7300 more jobs
More than one-third of Australian manufacturing jobs are in the food and beverage, grocery and fresh produce sectors. This sector turned over $127.4 billion in 2015/16 and delivered an extra 7300 jobs in the same time. [ + ]
Shifting trends in workplace birthday celebrations
Birthday celebrations are the perfect excuse to go out for lunch or order in cake, especially in the workplace. But online office catering company Order-In suggests these traditions are beginning to change. [ + ]
Freudenberg invests in natural food additives
Capol, part of the Freudenberg Chemical Specialities Business Group, has announced it is acquiring Colarôme, a specialist in natural food additives. [ + ]
Students create vegan hard-boiled egg
Four students from the University of Udine have created a vegan 'non-egg' made from plant-based ingredients as part of an assignment. [ + ]
2018 AIP National Conference seeks speakers
The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) has invited speakers to submit an application to present a paper at its 2018 National Conference. [ + ]
SPC set to benefit from new labelling requirements
The Country of Origin Food Labelling Standards (CoOL) will be implemented on 1 July 2018, and they are expected to benefit Australian food and beverage companies such as SPC. [ + ]



