Industry News
Moyle and Wellman awarded AIP Fellowships
Packaging industry veterans Ralph Moyle and Craig Wellman have each been awarded an AIP Fellowship for their contributions to the industry. [ + ]
More changes to Fonterra's management team announced
Fonterra President Greater China Kelvin Wickham has been appointed to the newly created position of Managing Director Global Ingredients. Johan Priem will take over the President Greater China role on 1 August when Wickham assumes his new role. [ + ]
Training course for Woolworths Trade Partners
Advancing Food Safety (AFS) - SAI Global is offering a new course: Understanding WQA v8. All Woolworths Trade Partners are obliged to meet training requirements outlined in WQA v8. [ + ]
The countdown to foodpro 2014 is on
The countdown to foodpro 2014 is on. The iconic triennial event will kick off in Melbourne on Sunday, 22 June, running through to Wednesday, 25 June. [ + ]
White bread boosts good gut bacteria
White bread seems to have gained a bad reputation - but scientists say this reputation may not be totally deserved. A study in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry reports that white bread appears to encourage the growth of beneficial gut bacteria. [ + ]
Coles' par-baked bread claims misleading, Federal Court finds
False, misleading and deceptive: these were the terms the Federal Court used to described Coles' "Freshly Baked" and "Baked Today" marketing claims. [ + ]
Getting steamy at foodpro 2014 with Gold Peg
Food processing equipment manufacturer Gold Peg is launching its new high-volume RotaTherm continuous cooking system at foodpro 2014, Australasia's largest food processing exhibition. [ + ]
MSG linked to obesity and liver disease
Monosodium glutamate has been linked to obesity and progressive liver disease. A study identifies MSG as a critical factor in the initiation of obesity and shows that while a restrictive diet won't stop obesity, it can slow the progression of related liver disease. [ + ]
Long-term germ resistance possible with new antimicrobial coatings
Researchers say a new antimicrobial coating that combines copper and silver colloids with anti-adhesive surface properties will provide long-term germ resistance. The coatings could be used in food preparation and the manufacture of packaging materials. [ + ]
Higher-protein diets may reduce risk of stroke
A study has found that diets higher in protein - particularly from fish - may reduce the incidence of stroke. A meta-analysis of seven studies revealed that those with the higher amounts of protein in their diets were 20% less likely to experience a stroke. [ + ]
Creating hypoallergenic peanuts
US researchers say they've developed a process that reduces allergens in peanuts by 98% through the use of food-grade enzymes commonly used in food processing. [ + ]
Lack of protein, processed foods the cause of obesity, academic says
Processed foods and our sedentary lifestyles are to blame for the obesity epidemic, a University of Sydney professor has said in an article published in The Sydney Morning Herald. [ + ]
Certified Food Scientists earn $20K more than non-certified peers
It's official: Certified Food Scientists earn more than their non-certified counterparts - by as much as US$20,000 per year. [ + ]
Dematic joins GS1 Alliance Partner Program
Dematic has joined the GS1 Alliance Partner Program as an Associate Alliance Partner with GS1 Australia. [ + ]
Naturex acquires quillaia and yucca businesses
Berghausen's quillaia and yucca businesses have been acquired by Naturex. The acquisition comes after Naturex acquired Chile Botanics, a Chilean quillaia extract company, earlier this year. [ + ]