Industry News
Oreos as addictive as cocaine
While we might jokingly admit to a chocolate biscuit addiction, researchers have found that Oreos are genuinely as addictive as cocaine - in lab rats, at least. And, what's more, the rats eat them in the same way as humans: they go for the centre first. [ + ]
Linpac expands into Middle East
Linpac Packaging has expanded its reach into the Middle East with a contract to supply its Vacuum Skin Pack (VSP) solutions to one of Saudi Arabia's largest chicken producers. [ + ]
Free depreciation rate app released
Confused about depreciation rates for your assets? Fear not: there's an app for that. BMT Tax Depreciation has developed an app to assist accountants in determining the effective life and depreciation rate for plant and equipment assets. [ + ]
Chobani donates $1.5m to dairy research
US yoghurt giant Chobani has donated US$1.5 million to Cornell University to support and research workforce training in dairy quality. [ + ]
Novelis completes $400m expansion in Korea
Novelis has completed a two-year, US$400 million expansion program in South Korea which will increase its production capacity in the region by more than 50%. [ + ]
Boosting dietary fibre content with 'hidden' fibre
A research team at the University of Missouri has found a way to address the fibre deficit in many Americans' diets without compromising quality and taste: adding citrus fibre to minced beef. [ + ]
New machine slashes pathogen detection times
The machine, designed by Purdue University researchers, reportedly concentrates foodborne Salmonella and other pathogens faster than conventional methods by using hollow, thread-like fibres that filter out the cells. [ + ]
Happy World Food Day!
Australia's food producers have been recognised for their roles in feeding local and global communities as part of World Food Day. The theme for World Food Day 2013 is 'Sustainable Food Systems for Food Security and Nutrition'. [ + ]
Consumers going gluten free to lose weight
Recent Mintel research has shown that 65% of consumers who purchase gluten-free products think they are healthier than their gluten-containing counterparts, and just over a quarter believe they aid weight loss. [ + ]
Chinese dairy export window of opportunity open
The demand for dairy imports in China is forecast to grow for at least the next two years, a new Rabobank report says. According to the report, the demand comes as local milk production struggles under structural change in the supply chain. [ + ]
Coles hits sodium reduction targets
Coles is celebrating reaching its sodium reduction targets for its own-brand bread and breakfast cereals, which it says have removed more than 15 tonnes of salt from the Australian diet each year - the equivalent of 2.5 million teaspoons per annum. [ + ]
Container deposit scheme would increase beer price, brewers claim
A national container deposit scheme would increase the cost of beer, the Brewers Association has claimed. [ + ]
McCain to close Penola potato plant
McCain has announced it will close its South Australian potato processing plant in December this year. A total of 59 permanent employees at the Penola plant will be offered redundancy packages and offered counselling and support to find new jobs. [ + ]
Ishida multihead weigher wins an Oscar
Ishida's RV Series multihead weigher range has been awarded an Oscar for innovation - an Oscar Macfrut Award, that is. [ + ]
GST on fresh produce could endanger health
Adding GST to fresh fruit and vegetables could have significant negative impacts on Australians' health, researchers from the University of Queensland have warned. [ + ]