Industry News
Beating BPA confusion
New data confirm EFSA's previous conclusion that bisphenol A (BPA) might affect the immune system in animals, but the evidence is too limited to draw any conclusions for human health. [ + ]
Edible wax lets you get the last drop out of the bottle
The formula for a non-toxic, non-stick coating that lets loose every last drop of tomato sauce from the bottle has been cracked. [ + ]
Packing pinched penguins
If you ever need to pack penguins we have experience. [ + ]
GS1 Australia holding hands with Brandbank for better online marketing
GS1 Australia has entered into a long-term agreement with Brandbank to provide a complete digital content creation and management service. [ + ]
Growing Coca-Cola
The Coca-Cola Company is intending to expand its global reach by acquiring Anheuser-Busch InBev's (ABI) stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) following the closing of the ABI combination with SABMiller. [ + ]
Kids who garden grow up to eat more vegies
A project aimed at encouraging a healthier diet among US college students has found that childhood gardening may lead to a lasting habit of eating more fruits and vegetables. [ + ]
Faux fromage and other phoney food
The American Chemical Society looks at the science of spotting fake foods. [ + ]
Honouring food safety professionals
Three food safety experts were honoured at the recent HACCP Conference sponsored by SAI Global. [ + ]
Free seminar on understanding sustainable packaging
Three leading sustainable packaging experts will discuss the latest trends and innovations in sustainable packaging at a free seminar at Foodtech Packtech on Wednesday, 12 October. [ + ]
Social media reveals which soft drinks rate conversation
Analysis of consumer conversations through social media chatter and person-to-person discussions in the US have revealed consumers are still very engaged with their regular soft drink brands but not as chatty about diet soft drinks. [ + ]
MAP packaging's negative impact on beef tenderness comes as a bombshell
The red meat industry has been rocked by an unexpected discovery that modified atmosphere packaging appears to have a serious negative impact on tenderness performance in both beef and lamb. [ + ]
Fine Food donates leftovers to charity kitchen
Fine Food Australia donated any food leftovers from its recent Melbourne show to a local charity kitchen. [ + ]
Overseas products fail to comply with Australian gluten-free standard
A study by The University of Western Australia has found that some foods produced overseas do not comply with the Australian standard that requires foods labelled gluten-free to contain "no detectable gluten". [ + ]
JBT pays $160 million for Tipper Tie
JBT has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Tipper Tie for US$160 million (before customary post-closing adjustments) with the sale expected to be completed this year. [ + ]
Export app for SMEs
The Export Essentials app released by Efic and the Export Council of Australia provides key details often overlooked by SMEs when planning to export. [ + ]
