Industry News
Hygiena to acquire DuPont's food safety diagnostics business
DuPont Nutrition & Health's global food safety diagnostics business has been acquired by microbiology and life science company Hygiena. [ + ]
Could maternal diet be predisposing children to obesity?
A US study has found that diet composition around the time of pregnancy may influence whether offspring become obese. [ + ]
Submissions close 20 January for 2017 PIDA Awards
Time is running out to make submissions for the Packaging & Processing Innovation & Design Awards! [ + ]
Last call for entries to Save Food Packaging Awards
Submissions for the 2017 Save Food Packaging Awards close on 20 January. [ + ]
Research takes a step towards safe wheat for coeliacs
A study analysing the toxic components of proteins in wheat could be the first step towards developing wheat-based products that are safe for coeliacs. [ + ]
Can technology and gourmet menus reverse the decline of fast food?
Research by Roy Morgan reveals that Generations Y and Z are still markedly more likely than older generations to visit most big-name quick service restaurants, but in many cases their visitation rate is declining. [ + ]
foodpro targets small manufacturers with food integrity zone
Australian food manufacturing event foodpro is partnering with FIAL to announce a new initiative at foodpro: the Supply Chain Integrity Zone. [ + ]
US company launches high-end dessert kits
AUI Fine Foods, an importer of specialty pastry ingredients in the US, has launched a direct-to-consumer company, Gold Leaf Gourmet, specialising in 'five star' dessert kits. [ + ]
What your choice of cheese says about you
More than three-quarters of Australians buy cheese in an average month. But what types do they favour, and what does this reveal about them? [ + ]
UPM Raflatac receives recyclability credentials for shrink sleeve film labels
UPM Raflatac has received Critical Guidance recognition from the Association of Plastic Recyclers for its RafShrink PO MDO 40 LS and RafShrink PO TDO 45 HS shrink sleeve film label products. [ + ]
Nutrition analysis tool for restaurants and foodservice
Edamam has released a tool to help restaurants, catering and food delivery companies label the food they make for allergens, diet appropriateness and key nutrient content. [ + ]
Organics research centre to open in Northern Rivers
A collaboration between Southern Cross University and the NSW Department of Primary Industries will see a Centre for Organics Research created in NSW's Northern Rivers region. [ + ]
Project trials gentle sterilisation of meat and sausage products
A project has begun in Germany to develop gentle processes for the surface sterilisation of packaged meat and sausage products. [ + ]
AUSPACK highlights processing in 2017
AUSPACK 2017 will feature a strong focus on processing machinery, with an inaugural Processing Day to be held on Wednesday 8 March, and an impressive list of companies already signed up to exhibit. [ + ]
Saturated fats could actually be good for you
A Norwegian diet intervention study contests the validity of the diet hypothesis that dietary fat, and particularly saturated fat, is unhealthy for most people. [ + ]
