Industry News
Ammeraal Beltech acquires Australian distributor Rydell
Ammeraal Beltech has announced the acquisition of its longstanding Australian distribution partner, Rydell Industrial (Belting) Co. [ + ]
WA egg producer guilty of misleading 'free range' claims
The Federal Court has found that one of Western Australia's largest egg producers made false or misleading representations that its eggs were 'free range'. [ + ]
Another day, another superfood
Could beetroot be the next superfood? [ + ]
FSANZ issues food recall plan template
FSANZ has produced a food recall plan template to help food businesses develop their own food recall systems. [ + ]
Test can confirm if your Parmigiano-Reggiano is authentic
After a scandal that found grated parmesan had been mixed with wood pulp, scientists have developed a way to detect if the artisanal varieties of the cheese are authentic. [ + ]
Major players sign up to trans fat phase-out
Eleven of the world's largest food and beverage companies have pledged to phase out industrially produced trans fat by the end of 2018. [ + ]
Packaging to keep produce fresher for longer
Careful selection of sanitiser and packaging atmosphere combinations can extend produce shelf life. [ + ]
AIP announces finalists for Save Food Packaging Awards
The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) has announced the finalists for the inaugural Save Food Packaging Awards for Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Inghams invests $275m in SA expansion
Poultry producer Inghams has announced a $275 million investment in its South Australian operations, projected to generate more than 850 jobs over the next two years. [ + ]
US demands more data on antimicrobial use in animals
The US Food and Drug Administration is boosting its knowledge of antimicrobial use in food processing, issuing a rule that requires species-specific data reporting on antimicrobials used in animals for human consumption or food-producing animals. [ + ]
AIP announces participation in AsiaDrink Conference
As part of the Australian Institute of Packaging's participation in the inaugural Australian Pavilion at ProPak Asia 2016, AIP Education Director Pierre Pienaar will be a guest speaker at the AsiaDrink Conference. [ + ]
Could a glass of red be the antidote to an unhealthy diet?
Resveratrol, which occurs naturally in blueberries, raspberries, mulberries, grape skins and consequently in red wine, could help counteract the negative impact of high-fat/high-sugar diets. [ + ]
Eating green
We are all aware of the importance of diet to our own health, but do we consider the impact our eating habits have on the health of the planet? [ + ]
Have you registered for the AIP National Conference 2016?
Australia's leading packaging conference is only two weeks away, so now is the time to book your place. [ + ]
32,000 genes in a carrot
Scientists who unlocked the full genome sequence of the carrot say the information can be used to help breeders improve the nutritional quality of carrots and a range of other crops. [ + ]
