Industry News
GM soybean line "safe for human consumption", says FSANZ
FSANZ has assessed an application to permit the sale and use of food from a genetically modified soybean line. [ + ]
Tea for who?
It doesn't receive the public adoration of coffee, but tea is almost as popular with Australians — particularly among the health-conscious. [ + ]
Naturex develops stable, naturally sourced beverage colouring
Naturex has developed a stable colouring system for yellow and orange drinks. [ + ]
Can algae topple quinoa as the next big thing?
We've an appetite for algae, a penchant for pulses and we're very keen on quinoa. [ + ]
You can meet the first ever CEO for the Institute of Instrumentation, Control & Automation
Greg Garrihy has been appointed as the first CEO for the IICA. [ + ]
Training over breakfast
Sanitarium has joined 11 other companies in becoming a member of the University of Sydney's Australian Research Council Food Processing Training Centre (ARC-FPTC). [ + ]
Meat production and consumption continues to increase worldwide
Poultry's share of the world meat market is slated to reach 37% — matching pork in popularity. [ + ]
$10 million upgrade for McCain's Tasmanian potato processing plant
The McCain Foods Smithton plant in Circular Head, Northern Tasmania, is getting a $10 million makeover. Over the next two years, the on-site storage facilities will be upgraded and a new packing line will be installed. [ + ]
Beercycling: Danes take recycling, urine and beer to a new level
Danish music festival goers' urine was collected to make beer for the next concert. [ + ]
Produce safety enhanced by timing harvesting
Listeria monocytogenes like moist, damp conditions, and rain or irrigation creates soil conditions that are more hospitable to the bacteria. Now new research has shown that if farmers put off harvesting for at least 24 hours following rain or irrigation, the likelihood of exposing consumers to the bacteria is reduced. [ + ]
Introduction to packaging now available in bite-sized chunks online
The Institute of Packaging Professionals' Fundamentals of Packaging Technology is now available online to the packaging industry in Australasia through the Australian Institute of Packaging. [ + ]
Nestlé invests AU$160 million in new Dubai factory
Nestlé is expanding its presence in the Middle East — building a new, AU$160 million manufacturing facility in Dubai. [ + ]
Who's winning the deli war?
The Australian delicatessen market turns over $4.7bn annually with Coles and Woolworths taking nearly 80% of the spoils. [ + ]
Lowering sodium without sacrificing flavour
A new salts mix could provide the flavour and functional properties of salt, without the health impact of sodium. [ + ]
Food and beverages a bright spot in a gloomy June for manufacturing
The food, beverages and tobacco subsector has expanded for the 13th consecutive month, according to the Australian Industry Group's Performance of Manufacturing Index. [ + ]
