Industry News
First-ever joint winners announced for AIP scholarship
For the first time in five years, the AIP scholarship has been awarded to two winners. The scholarship is traditionally awarded to one finalist in the Cormack Innovation awards; however, this year it was awarded to two: James Bossi and Justin Chong. [ + ]
Half of consumers ignore 'best before' dates
Less than half of Australian consumers read and comply with 'best before' dates, new research shows. In addition, only 55% always read and comply with 'use by' dates, a national Newspoll survey has revealed. [ + ]
Proposal seeks to permit raw milk products
Passionate about raw milk products? Have your say! FSANZ has issued a call for submissions on a proposal that will permit the production and sale of an increased range of raw milk products in Australia. [ + ]
First companies sign voluntary whole grain content claims code
Goodman Fielder, Sanitarium and Bakers Delight have become the first registered users of the Code of Practice for Whole Grain Ingredient Content Claims. [ + ]
Coca-Cola takes action on land grabs
Following pressure from an Oxfam campaign, Coca-Cola has announced it will take steps to stamp out the practice of land grabs among its suppliers. [ + ]
Fonterra acquires Tamar Valley Dairy assets
Fonterra will acquire the assets of Tasmanian yoghurt producer Tamar Valley Dairy, including its processing equipment, related services, intellectual property and trademark. [ + ]
Protein key to obesity epidemic?
New research suggests that our instinctive appetite for protein is so powerful that it drives us to continue eating until we have sufficient protein - even if it means consuming far more energy than we need. [ + ]
LGA offers support in Zebra Chip disease fight
The Local Government Association of South Australia (LGA) has lent its support for AUSVEG's campaign to stop the import of fresh potatoes from New Zealand to prevent the spread of Zebra Chip disease. [ + ]
US to outlaw trans fat in processed food
Partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), the primary source of trans fat in processed foods, will no longer be considered "generally recognised as safe" under a new determination issued by the FDA. [ + ]
Better hygiene can help stop Salmonella hitching a ride from 'farm to fork'
Australia's outbreaks of Salmonella poisoning can be reduced through the careful and hygienic handling of eggs through the supply chain, as well as in the kitchen, according to University of Adelaide research. [ + ]
Beer drinkers choosing imported over local
While most Australians are patriotic in their beer choice, an increasing number are making the switch to imported beer, a new report from Roy Morgan Research shows. [ + ]
Flexible packaging market to hit $99bn in 2018
The flexible packaging market has been forecast to grow from $73 billion in 2012 to $99 billion by 2018 with a CAGR of 5.1%, according to a new report from MarketsandMarkets. [ + ]
Flu-preventing Japanese pickle touted as new superfood
A humble Japanese pickle could be the next 'superfood', after scientists discovered that it contains a bacteria that prevents the flu. [ + ]
GM soybean application open for comment
Dow AgroSciences Australia has applied to have the Food Standards Code changed to allow genetically modified soybean. FSANZ has issued a call for submissions on the application. [ + ]
Nestlé commits to meeting WHO salt target
To meet the WHO salt target, Nestlé has pledged to accelerate the reduction of salt in all its food brands. The WHO salt target is no more than 5 grams of salt per person per day by 2025. [ + ]