Industry News
Nifty way to save fuel for refrigerated delivery trucks
A new technology captures waste energy from refrigerated food delivery trucks as they slow down and then uses it to power secondary systems, such as air conditioning or refrigeration units, when the vehicles are stopped and idling. [ + ]
What sector is responsible for 30% of Australian manufacturing?
I'll give you a hint — it's not mining! You're right, it's us — the food and beverage manufacturing sector. [ + ]
33% of Australians are following a 'free-from' diet
One in three Australians are eliminating gluten, dairy or meat from their diets according to a diet survey conducted by the CSIRO in September last year. [ + ]
Ready meal packing company acquired by Advent
Danish packaging manufacturer for the ready meal, 'food-to-go' and fresh meat markets Færch Plast is in the process of being acquired by global private equity investor Advent International. [ + ]
Ready wines for cats
Ready meals are one thing — but ready wine for cats? Cat wine is a thing! [ + ]
Absorbent pad works in packaging and during cooking as well
An absorbent pad that is effective in the pre-packed state and during the cooking where it will absorb fat and juices released is now a reality. [ + ]
New CEO for AFGC
Tanya Barden is taking on the role of CEO at the Australian Food and Grocery Council. [ + ]
If it's not from a dairy it's not milk
The Court of Justice in the European Union has just decided that non-dairy products can't be called milk in the EU. [ + ]
Milk protein research may lead to understanding of age-related diseases in humans
A recent milk study on UHT milk is helping scientists better comprehend Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and type 2 diabetes, leading to opportunities to improve treatments for these age-related diseases. [ + ]
New Zealanders digging deep to keep Dunedin a chocolate manufacturing town
New Zealanders have taken to crowdfunding to try to save the Cadbury factory in Dunedin. [ + ]
What is Nestlé up to in the US?
Nestlé is "exploring strategic options for its US confectionery business, including a potential sale". [ + ]
Socioeconomics and good nutrition
About half the money spent on eating in the US goes on food cooked outside the home — indeed, the home-cooked calories consumed fell from 82% to 68% between the 1970s and the late 1990s. How is this affecting nutritional intake? [ + ]
Crumbs — that's a big recall
Mislabelling by a single breadcrumb supplier has led to recalls of 1.398 million kilos of food in the US. [ + ]
Time is out on recess and lunch
Researchers have discovered that although less food was wasted when recess was held before lunch, children consumed a greater amount of vegetables when recess was offered after lunch. [ + ]
HelloFresh growing globally
Since the first quarter of 2017 more than one million customers globally have used and ordered HelloFresh, the ready-to-cook Meal Kit Boxes. [ + ]
