Industry News
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. [ + ]
Rockwell Automation to acquire intelligent conveying systems manufacturer
Rockwell Automation has announced it has agreed to purchase MagneMotion, a manufacturer of intelligent conveying systems. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Applications open for packaging engineers scholarship
Applications are now open for the 2016 APPMA Scholarship for Packaging Engineers. [ + ]
Setting standards for straws
For the first time, an International Standard has been developed for drinking straws. [ + ]
New test for rapid detection of formaldehyde in food
Researchers have developed a rapid, simple, inexpensive test to detect formaldehyde in food. [ + ]
Puratos acquires historic jam maker
Puratos Australia-New Zealand has expanded its operations with the acquisition of Melbourne Jam Manufacturing. [ + ]
AIP announces second Certified Packaging Professional recipient
The Australian Institute of Packaging has announced the second recipient of the Certified Packaging Professional designation in Australasia. [ + ]
