Industry News
Non-foodies still an important market
Almost half of all Australians have little interest in cooking or food shopping, representing a significant market for products offering ease of preparation and convenience. [ + ]
Proposal to change allergen labelling requirements
FSANZ has called for submissions on a proposal to remove mandatory allergen labelling requirements for certain foods and ingredients where processing results in negligible amounts of protein being left in the final product. [ + ]
3D printing could be a new tool for commercial food suppliers
The use of 3D printers has the potential to revolutionise the way food is manufactured within the next 10 to 20 years, impacting everything from how military personnel get food on the battlefield to how long it takes to get a meal from the computer to your table. [ + ]
CBS Foodtech appointed agent for Sesotec
CBS Foodtech has secured the agency to sell Sesotec’s metal detection and X-ray equipment throughout Australia. [ + ]
Australian cheese manufacturers defy difficult market
Australia's two largest cheese manufacturers, Murray Goulburn and Bega Cheese, have weathered challenging conditions with a variety of strategies. [ + ]
Turning faeces into food
NASA has awarded US$200,000 to a research project that will investigate recycling human waste into food, nutraceuticals and other materials. [ + ]
Patties Foods 2015 results reveal full impact of berry recall
Patties Foods Limited has released its 2015 financial results, revealing the full financial impact of the frozen berries recall. [ + ]
AquaBotanical fruit and veg water wins innovation award
An Australian-grown, world's-first product has been recognised for innovation by the AIFST. [ + ]
FAL announces first Indian factory
Australia's Flavor and Life Food and Beverages (FAL) has announced it will establish a manufacturing hub in India. [ + ]
Biofuel from wine waste
Australian researchers have created a competitive biofuel from the waste left over from wine processing. [ + ]
FSANZ proposes increased limit for chewing gum sweetener
FSANZ is inviting submissions on a proposal to increase the maximum permitted level for the Acesulphame potassium sweetener in chewing gum. [ + ]
Dress your strawberries in edible coats to keep them looking good for longer
Edible coatings on strawberries can reduce the risk of bruising and simultaneously increase their shelf life, according to a recent study. [ + ]
tna named EY Entrepreneur of the Year for Eastern Australia
Food packaging and processing solutions provider tna has won the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award for eastern Australia. [ + ]
Food processing for chubby pets
Pet obesity is on the rise. Could new processing systems for pet food be the answer? [ + ]
Australia's increasing appetite for guilt-free snacks
Increasing consumer demand for healthier snack options is expected to drive growth and deliver both challenges and opportunities for snack industry players. [ + ]
