Industry News
Pork CRC welcomes new appointment
Charles Rikard-Bell has been appointed Manager, Commercialisation and Research Impact at the Pork CRC. [ + ]
Flip top cap for cream wins international packaging award
Pact Group has been awarded the 2015 World Dairy Innovation Award for the Murray Goulburn Flip Top Cream Cap in the Best Dairy Packaging Innovation category. [ + ]
Coles ordered to refund over $12 million to suppliers
Coles has been forced to refund over $12 million to small food and grocery suppliers by independent arbiter Jeff Kennett. [ + ]
Universal Robots appoints ADDE as distributor
Universal Robots has appointed Andrew Donald Design Engineering as a distribution partner for the Australian market. [ + ]
ASX demands a2 Milk reveal takeover bidders
Following media speculation, the a2 Milk Company has been instructed by the ASX to identify the two parties who have made a takeover bid for the company. [ + ]
Food industry workers have higher risks of death, injury and illness
US food industry workers have a 60% higher rate of occupational illness and injury compared to workers in non-food industries, according to a new report. [ + ]
Go easy on online purchases of human breast milk
The emergence of an online market for breast milk for adult consumption has prompted experts to warn that the supposed benefits are unproven and the unpasteurised milk poses health risks. [ + ]
Uni students develop wine industry software that could "help feed the world"
A software system for the viticulture industry developed by a team of Australian university students could one day be applied to global food production. [ + ]
Sensory Research founder retires
Sensory Solutions has announced a new leadership team, following the retirement of its founder and CEO Paul Squires. [ + ]
Premium flavours and craft drive growth in Australia's cider market
The Australian cider market is set to enjoy strong growth over the next five years, with an average annual growth rate of 12% forecast, in contrast to global growth of 5%. [ + ]
Robotic harvesting of broccoli
Good news for farmers, bad news for kids: the production of broccoli could soon be easier and cheaper thanks to 3D camera technology. [ + ]
Food Safety-Packaging Standards & Regulations training course
The Australian Institute of Packaging will hold a half-day training course on Food Safety-Packaging Standards & Regulations in Sydney. [ + ]
Organic agriculture: sustainable and profitable
A study has found that organically grown products can be financially competitive with conventionally grown products. [ + ]
Amcor Flexibles continues expansion in China
Amcor Flexibles Asia Pacific has expanded its footprint in China to a total of 10 manufacturing plants. [ + ]
Sugar ain't sugar: fructose makes you hungrier than glucose, study finds
While the standard line is that 'sugar is sugar', new research has shown that glucose and fructose can have different effects on hunger and satiety, with fructose enhancing the reward value of high-calorie food and promoting eating. [ + ]
