Industry News
ISO/IEC approves farm-to-fork traceability standard
Two supply chain visibility standards that enable farm-to-fork traceability have been approved as international standards by the ISO and IEC. [ + ]
The cost of pest infestation
In 2014, pest infestation cost Australian businesses $796 million, with a further revenue decline of $1.7 billion also attributed to unwanted creepy crawlies. [ + ]
Food safety training courses
Advancing Food Safety (AFS) will present two courses in Sydney during October. [ + ]
Thailand hosts intelligent warehouse exhibition
An event in Thailand brought together the Asia-Pacific's leading intralogistics industry players to demonstrate to the market the integrated and intelligent power of the latest technology, hardware and software for modern warehouse management. [ + ]
Healthier pigs without antibiotics
Australia's pork industry research centre is aiming to reduce the use of antibiotics by developing diagnostic tests for common pathogens. [ + ]
Protein popularity presents opportunity for meat snacks
Growing consumer interest in protein as an ingredient presents an opportunity for the meat snacks market to grow its share of the snack dollar, particularly in the relatively undeveloped markets outside the USA and South America. [ + ]
Vibration Systems & Solutions now covers both sides of Australia
Western Australia-based Vibration Systems & Solutions has appointed Steve Johnson as its technical representative, Victoria. [ + ]
Amendment to tests on poultry products under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme
Based on the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) advice, the Department of Agriculture is implementing changes which will apply to all import declarations lodged in the Integrated Cargo System from 29 September 2015. [ + ]
DIY hamburger kit — just add water (and maybe pray)
Do-it-yourself snack making is one thing... but with the Kracie Happy Kitchen Hamburger Kit, consumers, armed only with the kit, a pair of scissors, sticky tape, a toothpick and water, can make two bite-sized cheeseburgers, a serve of chips, tomato sauce and a soft drink. [ + ]
Aussie Farmers Direct launches virtual reality shopping app
Online retailer Aussie Farmers Direct has launched a virtual reality online shopping app that mimics the experience of perusing the shelves of an actual store. [ + ]
QANTAS dinner box, sustainability and print awards for Detmold
Detmold's deliberate and substantial investment in innovation and design for packaging is the reason the company, with 18 offices around the world and manufacturing operations in five countries, can lead the world from its South Australian headquarters.
[ + ]Exploding population demands drastic changes in nutrition science
Drastic changes are needed in nutrition science to feed the world's exploding population. [ + ]
Fonterra opens first Indonesian factory
Fonterra has officially opened its first manufacturing facility in Indonesia. [ + ]
Consumers like their food on the move
Seeing your food moving makes it seem fresher and more appealing. [ + ]
Meat Industry Strategic Plan 2020
Minister for Agriculture Barnaby Joyce has launched the Meat Industry Strategic Plan 2020. [ + ]