Industry News
Resources to encourage recycling of foodservice packaging
The Foodservice Packaging Institute's Resident Education Kit includes recommended language and best practices related to foodservice packaging. [ + ]
Using digital disruption to track product information
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has launched ePIF, which enables food and beverage companies to track product information across its entire value chain. [ + ]
Milking Australia–China links to further dairy industry prospects
Cooperation between Australian and Chinese dairy researchers may lead to more export prospects for the Australin dairy industry. [ + ]
Identifying and assessing risks of contaminants in food
Just because a substance is in a food does not automatically mean that a health risk exists, but as environmental conditions, industrial manufacturing processes and human food consumption habits constantly change, we should constantly update our understanding of the risks posed by contaminants in food. [ + ]
McCormick spices up its portfolio
McCormick has outbid the likes of Unilever and Hormel Foods to buy Reckitt Benckiser Group's North American food business for around US$4.2 billion. [ + ]
An end to counterfeit foods, drinks and medicines
Every year, counterfeit and pirated goods globally cost nearly US$0.5 trillion in lost revenue. This isn't small bikkies — and the food and beverage industry is far from immune. [ + ]
Reconfiguring deformed mushrooms
Mushroom waste and deformed mushrooms are being converted into a highly nutritious and tasty product. [ + ]
Breweries cleared of beer tap monopoly accusations
The ACCC has found that Carlton United Breweries (CUB) and Lion were not locking craft beers out of taps in pubs and other venues. [ + ]
Recycle coffee grounds into coffee cups
Here's a different way to use coffee waste — make it into coffee cups. [ + ]
CluckAR app cuts through egg price hype
Consumers are urged to make use of CHOICE's CluckAR app to ensure they are actually purchasing free-range eggs. [ + ]
Only today and tomorrow left to get to foodpro
Australia's largest trade event for the food and beverage processing industry, foodpro, is in full swing and well worth the visit. [ + ]
Edible packaging and algae-based protein could be our food future
Unprecedented global change is driving food businesses to find new ways of operating, including the creation of innovative new products. [ + ]
Funding for food start-ups
Talented agriculturalists now have the opportunity to obtain financial assistance for their start-up business innovations. [ + ]
More expert speakers confirmed for Australian HACCP 2017
Registrations are now open for the 24th Australian HACCP Conference, with two new expert speakers announced for the event. [ + ]