Industry News
The balancing act of health vs taste
Why do we order a large burger and fries with a diet soft drink? Researchers have found evidence of 'balancing behaviour' as consumers endeavour to offset health concerns while still purchasing the food they enjoy. [ + ]
Could global water management feed the hungry?
Scientists have determined that improved agricultural water management could halve the global food gap by 2050. [ + ]
Tip Top Bakeries to open new manufacturing facility
Tip Top Bakeries will invest millions to refurbish a former Kellogg facility on the NSW Central Coast. [ + ]
FSANZ application for milk processing aid
FSANZ has called for submissions on an application to permit the use of an agarose ion exchange resin to extract lactoferrin from milk. [ + ]
Climate change increases risk of 'food shocks'
Extreme weather events that affect the food system are increasingly likely to occur, resulting in 'food shocks' that wreak havoc on food markets, commodity exports and families around the world. [ + ]
Wiley chief turns chef for OzHarvest fundraiser
Wiley's managing director will be slicing and dicing alongside Queensland's best chefs at the OzHarvest CEO CookOff. [ + ]
Coach House Dairy takes top award in first year of production
In its first year on the market, Coach House Dairy Chocolate Milk has won a Gold Medal and the Champion award for the best flavoured milk at the Sydney Royal Awards. [ + ]
Latest anti-dumping decision welcomed
An announcement that the Australian Government will apply dumping duties on all canned tomatoes from Italy has been applauded by key industry bodies. [ + ]
Rockwell Automation to acquire intelligent conveying systems manufacturer
Rockwell Automation has announced it has agreed to purchase MagneMotion, a manufacturer of intelligent conveying systems. [ + ]
What's the price of food and drug safety?
The US Food and Drug Administration is requesting a budget of over US$5 billion for 2017. [ + ]
Packaging recyclability event
The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) NSW has announced its Technical Lounge event for March — Understanding the Australian Recycling Label & the Packaging Recyclability Evaluation Portal. [ + ]
FSANZ invites submissions on food made from GM corn
FSANZ has called for submissions on an application to permit food from a genetically modified corn line. [ + ]
Applications open for packaging engineers scholarship
Applications are now open for the 2016 APPMA Scholarship for Packaging Engineers. [ + ]
John McEwan celebrates winning year with new packaging
John McEwan Handcrafted Gourmet Foods has been awarded Foodservice Industry Australia's Best Product of the Year 2015 for its Chicken, Kale & Quinoa soup. [ + ]
Setting standards for straws
For the first time, an International Standard has been developed for drinking straws. [ + ]
