Industry News
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? [ + ]
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. [ + ]
