Industry News
Anti-counterfeiting app gives Chinese consumers confidence in Australian milk
Norco has signed a three-year agreement with Authenticateit to safeguard against the counterfeiting of its milk products in China. [ + ]
Silliker acquires Brisbane food testing laboratory
Silliker Australia has acquired Brisbane-based independent food testing laboratory DMG MicroLabs. Prior to the acquisition, Silliker Australia had only a commercial presence in Queensland. [ + ]
Silliker acquires Brisbane food testing laboratory
Silliker Australia has acquired Brisbane-based independent food testing laboratory DMG MicroLabs. Prior to the acquisition, Silliker Australia had only a commercial presence in Queensland. [ + ]
Tree nut consumption linked with better diet
Nut-lovers have been found to have better diet quality than those who eat fewer nuts. Tree nut consumption is associated with better diet quality and better nutrient adequacy for most nutrients lacking in many people's diets. [ + ]
Salmon shelf life extended by ultrahigh-pressure processing
Ultrahigh-pressure (UHP) processing of salmon flesh improves shelf life, a new study in the Journal of Food Science shows. [ + ]
Nutrition labelling systems: the simpler the better, researchers say
The current US nutrition labelling system is the least user-friendly option available, researchers have found. A system that gives each food product a single score out of 100 for nutrition was found to be the most effective of a range of systems examined. [ + ]
Confectionery manufacturer enters voluntary administration
Melbourne confectionery manufacturer Betta Foods has appointed chartered accounting firm Cor Cordis as voluntary administrators. However, the administrators stress that it's business as usual for the company. [ + ]
Organic vs conventional dairy studies flawed, NZ review says
Researchers say that the differences between organic and conventional dairy are due mainly to the range of variable and factors that influence milk composition, rather than the organic or conventional methods of production. [ + ]
Cardia and Stellar Films sign merger agreement
After announcing a proposed merger in November 2014, Cardia Bioplastics and Stellar Films Group have signed agreements to merge. While due diligence has been completed, the merger is still subject to certain conditions. [ + ]
Two more Italian tomato exporters investigated for dumping
Vegetable producers and processors have welcomed an announcement that the Anti-Dumping Commission will investigate the alleged dumping of canned tomatoes in Australia by two Italian importers. [ + ]
Projects set to improve food safety in fresh produce sector
Food safety in the fresh produce sector is set to get a boost thanks to two new projects launched by the Fresh Produce Safety Centre. [ + ]
Two more Italian tomato exporters investigated for dumping
Vegetable producers and processors have welcomed an announcement that the Anti-Dumping Commission will investigate the alleged dumping of canned tomatoes in Australia by two Italian importers. [ + ]
Haze-preventing enzymes approved for use in winemaking
The Food Standards Code has been amended to include the haze-preventing enzymes Aspergillopepsin 1 and 2. The move has been welcomed by the Australian and New Zealand wine industries. [ + ]
Is salt really bad for the heart? New study says no; experts say yes
A new study that suggests salt may not be as bad as we've been led to believe has been roundly criticised by experts who say the overwhelming evidence points to salt being bad for the heart. [ + ]
Haze-preventing enzymes approved for use in winemaking
The Food Standards Code has been amended to include the haze-preventing enzymes Aspergillopepsin 1 and 2. The move has been welcomed by the Australian and New Zealand wine industries. [ + ]