Industry News
Genetically engineered salmon gets the green light
The FDA has issued the first approval for a genetically engineered animal intended for food. [ + ]
Keeping it fresh
When it comes to vegetables, Australians like them fresh. [ + ]
Pemara Labels Group acquired by Constantia Flexibles
Constantia Flexibles Group has acquired the Australian company Pemara Labels Group for an undisclosed sum. [ + ]
Drought-proofing Qld's crops
Sorghum is set to remain Queensland's top crop as climate forecasts suggest temperatures will rise and rainfall decrease across the state. [ + ]
Uncle Tobys reaps penalties over the protein in its oats
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued three infringement notices to Cereal Partners Australia (the manufacturer and distributor of Uncle Tobys brand oats) for making made false or misleading representations about the protein content in certain Uncle Tobys brand oats products. [ + ]
Jobs growth tipped for meat processing industry
Meat processing has been identified as one of the industries anticipated to offer the fastest growth in employment. [ + ]
Global Packaging Trends Report 2015
The Global Packaging Trends Report for 2015 is a market research study highlighting future packaging demand, product categories and opportunities for growth in packaging among fast-growing and maturing world economies. [ + ]
ACCC takes action against Arnott's for fat content claims
Arnott's Biscuits has paid penalties totalling $51,000 following the issue of five infringement notices by the ACCC relating to representations made by Arnott's about the fat content of its Shapes Light & Crispy product. [ + ]
Awards recognise food safety leaders
The star performers in food safety have been honoured at the HACCP 2015 awards ceremony. [ + ]
Springhill Farm takes off
It has been a busy year for Victorian family food business Springhill Farm, whose range of treats has been picked up by Qantas Catering, Coles Supermarkets and Target Stores nationally. [ + ]
Why farts are a good sign
There is an upside to noxious fart fumes: the production of gas means that your body is hosting the right kinds of bacteria. [ + ]
Practical guide to reducing food waste
To provide assistance for corporations, The Food Waste Reduction Alliance has released a guide with practical steps and examples to help food manufacturers, food retailers and restaurants cut food waste. [ + ]
Natural Food Vending director sentenced to community service for non-compliance with ACCC notice
The Federal Court in Brisbane has sentenced Robert Paul Davies to 200 hours of community service for failing to comply with a compulsory notice issued by the ACCC. [ + ]
SGS accredited for BRC Agents and Brokers Standard
Inspection, verification, testing and certification company SGS is now an accredited certification body for the BRC Agents and Brokers Standard. [ + ]
Tetra Pak instructs suppliers to provide ethics reports
Tetra Pak has informed its key suppliers that they will be expected to file ethical performance reports on the Supplier Ethical Data Exchange (Sedex). [ + ]
