Industry News
Submissions invited on fruit and veg irradiation application
Do you feel strongly one way or another about irradiation of fruit and vegetables? Submissions are being welcomed on an application to permit the irradiation of 12 specific fruits and vegetables. [ + ]
Bacteria that protects against food allergies identified
Researchers have discovered that a common class of gut bacteria can protect against food allergies, potentially paving the way for probiotic therapies to treat food allergies. [ + ]
Updated stainless steel Food Code of Practice published
The third edition of the Food Code of Practice has been published by ASSDA. The free document is a technical specification covering the requirements for stainless steel plant and equipment in the food and beverage industry. [ + ]
Celery and carrot industries under threat: quarantine starts in October
Australia will implement emergency quarantine measures from 20 October 2014 to protect the carrot and celery industries from an exotic bacterial pathogen that has become widespread in Europe. [ + ]
Europe beckons for 'healthy, quick and tasty' popcorn
Gourmet flavours, health-conscious consumers and the relatively untapped European market present the greatest opportunities for popcorn sales, according to data recorded by Innova Market Insights. [ + ]
Online tool gives direct access to Coles buyers
Coles has recently adopted RANGEme, an online tool developed in Australia that gives smaller companies the opportunity to promote their products and exchange information with the Coles buying team over the internet. [ + ]
Non-invasive device detects malformed chickens on the production line
state of conservation of poultry and detects malformations by analysing its electrical properties. It is a non-invasive system that would help to guarantee the quality of the final product before it is delivered to the consumer. [ + ]
Packaging trends and demands: new study available
North America's beverage packaging industry is expected to reach US$26.3 billion by 2015 - and plastic bottles are set to lead the way in popularity. The trends have been outlined in a new study by PMMI. [ + ]
Food traceability best practice document released
The Global Food Traceability Center has issued a guidance document on food traceability best practices. The document summarises the similarities and differences among them in regards to traceability. [ + ]
Wine conference boasts international line-up
More than 300 wine industry leaders are expected to attend Outlook 2014: Taking Charge of Our Future, the wine industry's major conference. Held once every two years, this year the event will be held in Adelaide on 1 and 2 October. [ + ]
Plastics from food waste
Here's a novel approach to dealing with food waste: turn it into biodegradable plastics. A report on the process of converting cocoa, rice and vegetable waste into biodegradable plastics has been published in the journal Macromolecules. [ + ]
A rare bit of research determines the perfect cheese on toast
The Royal Society of Chemistry, together with the British Cheese Board, has announced the formula for making the perfect slice of cheese on toast. [ + ]
Changes ahead for sport food and drink labelling
FSANZ is calling for submissions on changes to the Food Standards Code that would permit sports foods and electrolyte drinks to carry more health claims. [ + ]
Maggie Beer apologises for misleading labelling
Maggie Beer has agreed to amend the labelling of four of her product lines after the ACCC found the labelling to be in breach of the Australian Consumer Law. [ + ]
CHEP opens Logistics Control Centre
CHEP Australia has launched its national Logistics Control Centre at Erskine Park in Sydney's western suburbs. Peter Mackie, global group president of CHEP Pallets, officially opened the centre. [ + ]