Industry News
Last chance to apply for the 2017 APPMA Annual Scholarship!
Time is running out to apply for the ninth annual APPMA Scholarship program. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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? [ + ]
