Industry News
Fonterra launches Anchor milk pop-up store
Fonterra has launched its first Anchor milk pop-up store at the super brand mall in Shanghai, bringing a piece of New Zealand to one of China's busiest shopping complexes. [ + ]
Mutton's Pork CRC transitioning
As Pork CRC transitions to Australasian Pork Research Institute Limited (APRIL) innovative ideas are being sought. [ + ]
Tetra Pak packages approved by the Swedish Rheumatism Association
Five additional Tetra Pak packages have been certified by the Swedish Rheumatism Association (SRA) for their ease of use. [ + ]
Find out about labelling and the law
Bearing in mind that by law, all foods and beverages have to be labelled and that consumers don't like mislabelling, two seminars at foodpro could be well worth your while. In one, NSW Food Authority Senior Labelling Compliance Investigations Officer Andrew Davies will explain where the NSW Food Authority fits in the national perspective and explain the labelling provisions they govern under the Food Standards Code. [ + ]
Drink up at the Drinks Industry Show
Giuseppe Minissale, president of The Australian Liquor Stores Association (ALSA), will open the The Drinks Industry Show's Innovation seminar sessions running from 26–27 June at Crystal Palace, Luna Park, in Sydney. [ + ]
Cooperating food trucks
Food trucks are the fastest-growing sector in the restaurant industry, generating approximately $850 million in revenue in 2015 in the US. [ + ]
Nutrition label readers choose 'better' food
Nutrition label readers are a special bunch. Although they eat pretty much the same amount of food as non-nutrition label readers, they choose better, higher quality foods. [ + ]
Allergen labelling is mandatory — now is the time to get it right
A month-long campaign by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) aims to ensure food businesses get their mandatory allergen labelling right. [ + ]
Foodservice trends in 2017
Here are some key findings from Euromonitor International's 2017 edition of Consumer Foodservice. [ + ]
Food fraud is probably costing your company more than you think
Some food and drink businesses could double their profits by reducing their fraud losses, according to some UK researchers. [ + ]
Ready meals are guilty but not that guilty
Ready meals are thought by many to be the highest source of salt in UK diets — but they aren't. [ + ]
Find out what's on at the AIFST's 50th Anniversary Convention
The AIFST has released the program for its 50th Anniversary Convention, which will be co-located with foodpro at the new International Convention Centre Sydney on 17–18 July 2017. [ + ]
Clever electronic cap
Pillsy has devised a smart cap that can let you know when to take your drugs, stop you double dipping and even send alerts to relatives if you are being recalcitrant. [ + ]
Stunning tool takeover
Frontmatec, the supplier of customised equipment, solutions and software for the red meat industry, has entered into an agreement to secure Accles and Shelvoke, manufacturer of captive bolt stunning tools. [ + ]
Why you shouldn't drink unpasteurised milk
Illnesses and hospitalisations are forecast to rise as consumption of unpasteurised dairy products increases. If such consumption doubles, the mean number of outbreak-related illnesses that occur annually will increase by 96%. [ + ]