Industry News
Stevia molecules unchanged by processing: research
A research study has supported stevia's claim to naturality, finding that all the plant's sweet molecules remain unchanged throughout the stages of processing. [ + ]
Steam technology can reduce fat while preserving taste
A joint project by OAL and the University of Lincoln has found that cooking with steam infusion can reduce the fat in dairy-based sauces by up to 20%, while still enhancing the qualities consumers enjoy such as flavour and mouthfeel. [ + ]
University trials food freshness technology
A US University has reported the results from its test of a new food freshness technology. [ + ]
Applications open for 2017 APPMA Annual Scholarship
The Australian Packaging & Processing Machinery Association (APPMA) is accepting submissions for its ninth annual scholarship program, which will provide one packaging technologist, designer or engineer the opportunity to complete a Diploma in Packaging Technology to the value of $9000. [ + ]
Foundation commits US$60m to hunger relief
The Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation has celebrated the company's 60th anniversary by announcing a US$60 million donation aimed at fighting hunger. [ + ]
Mars tells of new M&M and vows to remove titanium dioxide
Mars has reiterated its intention to remove nanoparticles from its product and revealed its new M&M product. [ + ]
Pork industry's autism and agriculture employment project
An initiative to employ autistic adults in animal care positions in the Australian pork industry has been backed by Pork CRC and the South Australian government. [ + ]
Europe wants to replace poisons with laser fences
The European Commission is moving towards the elimination of rodenticide use by funding a project to develop a laser fence to protect crops against unwanted animals. [ + ]
Flash fires and refrigerant system servicing
SafeWork NSW has released a Safety Alert about the risk of flash fires when unsweating copper fittings in refrigeration systems. [ + ]
First CoO labels appear in Woolworths stores
Woolworths has commenced the rollout of new country of origin labelling on a variety of its own brand products in stores across Australia. [ + ]
Do you know why you should eat your vegies?
The author of a study on vegetable consumption suggests that most of us don't understand enough about the nutritional benefits of vegetables, and better labelling could provide the answer. [ + ]
Does this mean I should eat pig organs raw?
Cooking pig spleen, lungs, heart, kidney and liver increases the concentration of a chemical known to increase the risk of tumour formation in humans. [ + ]
Calorie labelling and fast food choices
More than 90% of fast-food consumers will not change their menu choices even if the foods are all labelled with their energy content. [ + ]
Australian researchers close in on Campylobacter
A team from Griffith University has identified a unique sensory structure present on particularly virulent strains of Campylobacter jejuni. [ + ]
Calling all packaging and processing speakers
If you work in the packaging, processing, materials or component sectors and you've got something to share with your colleagues about packaging and processing innovation and design, now is your chance! [ + ]
