Industry News
Givaudan getting more savoury and more natural
Givaudan has acquired Activ International, a Swiss-based company that specialises in natural and organic flavours, marine extracts, seafood and vegetable based culinary solutions. [ + ]
What is one meal for one person worth to the planet?
The human jawbone is now by far the most destructive implement on the planet. It's wrecking soil and water, clearing forests, emptying oceans of fish and destroying wildlife as never before — but few people realise it because of long industrial food chains that hide the damage from them. [ + ]
Not just peanuts — the largest food safety-related fine in history
After admitting that it shipped contaminated Peter Pan and private label peanut butter during a 2006–2007 nationwide outbreak of salmonellosis, ConAgra Grocery Products has agreed to pay a criminal fine of $8 million and the forfeiture of $3.2 million of assets — the largest food safety-related fine in history. [ + ]
Result Group partners with cab Germany
Result Grоuр has entered into a strategic dіѕtrіbutіоn agreement with German manufacturer cab to distribute its range of desktop label printers, label dispensers and print and apply systems. [ + ]
2016's worst food and supplement labelling scams
US non-profit health advocacy group Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has released its list of the 10 Worst Food and Supplement Scams of 2016. [ + ]
Last chance to apply for the 2017 APPMA Annual Scholarship!
Time is running out to apply for the ninth annual APPMA Scholarship program. [ + ]
Researchers develop oral Salmonella vaccine
Researchers have developed an oral vaccine against Salmonella poisoning. [ + ]
Innovia Group acquired by label giant CCL
CCL Industries Inc will acquire Innovia Group, a specialist in BOPP films and polymer banknote substrate, for CAN$1.13 billion. [ + ]
Vending machines go healthy and high tech
US vending specialist Gilly Vending has partnered with Atlanta-based Georgia State University to provide state-of-the-art snack and beverage vending machines for more than 50,000 students and faculty. [ + ]
Al Dahra Agriculture acquires WA feed processor Glenvar Hay
Al Dahra Agriculture, a prominent international feed and food agribusiness player, has acquired the majority shares of Australian feed processor Glenvar Hay Pty Limited. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
