Industry News
A rare bit of research determines the perfect cheese on toast
The Royal Society of Chemistry, together with the British Cheese Board, has announced the formula for making the perfect slice of cheese on toast. [ + ]
CHEP opens Logistics Control Centre
CHEP Australia has launched its national Logistics Control Centre at Erskine Park in Sydney's western suburbs. Peter Mackie, global group president of CHEP Pallets, officially opened the centre. [ + ]
Push for healthier food is an opportunity for additive manufacturers
A report on the global additives market has concluded that while synthetic food additives have been falling out of favour, demands for reductions in sugar, salt and saturated fat levels present new opportunities for manufacturers of food additives. [ + ]
It’s not me, it’s my gut bacteria!
Gut bacteria outnumber our own cells about 100-fold but this numerical dominance may not be their only claim to fame. It seems that these bacteria may very well be affecting both our cravings and moods to get us to eat what they want and may be driving us towards obesity. [ + ]
Fungus-based meat substitutes and the FDA
As the body responsible for food additive safety in the US, the FDA should have removed fungus-based meat products from sale years ago according to the CSPI. [ + ]
Would you like genetically edited fruit in a bowl on your table?
Consumers are notoriously chary about 'genetically modified' foods. Would they be equally cautious about 'genetically edited' produce? [ + ]
Cardiometabolic risk increases with twice-weekly instant noodle consumption
Research has shown that significant consumption of instant noodles (ramen included) may increase a person's risk for cardiometabolic syndrome. [ + ]
Speakers announced for supply chain conference
A number of senior executives have been confirmed as speakers at the 15th Queensland Supply Chain and Logistics Conference. [ + ]
CSIRO and Fonterra partner to drive sustainable dairy innovation
Fonterra has partnered with the CSIRO to drive innovation in sustainable farming, manufacturing, health, nutrition and consumer dairy products. CSIRO will use its scientific capability to help propel Fonterra's V3 strategy. [ + ]
More time-poor Aust consumers eating ready meals
In the year to March 2010, 8.1% of Australians said they'd eaten a frozen or chilled ready-made meal in the last seven days. In 2014, this figure has risen to 9.4%, according to new figures from Roy Morgan Research. [ + ]
New labelling rules for gluten-free foods in US
As of 5 August, all foods sold in the US that are labelled gluten-free must comply with the US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) gluten-free definition. [ + ]
Cardia establishes Brazilian manufacturing plant
Due to high demand for its retail carry bags, Cardia Bioplastics has set up its own film and bag manufacturing plant in São Paulo, Brazil. The company has leased new purpose-built facilities and plans to commence operations in September 2014. [ + ]
Your glass of wine could give you more than a hangover
For some of us, the thought of a glass of wine on Friday night is what keeps us going when the Wednesday afternoon slump hits. However, a new study into the contamination of French wines could have consumers rethinking their end-of-week tipple. [ + ]
Which is the most energetic industry in Australia?
While more than 1.25 million Australians keep themselves going with energy drinks each week, workers in the transport, retail and recreation industries are up to twice as likely as the rest of us to reach for a pick-me-up in a can. [ + ]
The state of retail-ready packaging: seminar
Interested in learning more about the state of retail-ready packaging? A free seminar session will be held on the topic at FoodTech PackTech 2014 in New Zealand. [ + ]
