Industry News
Poor memory? Try green tea, researchers say
Researchers from China have found that a key chemical in green tea positively affects the generation of brain cells, benefiting memory and spatial learning. [ + ]
AUSVEG ups the ante in the zebra chip debate
AUSVEG has upped the ante in its public debate with DAFF over the import of New Zealand potatoes for processing, releasing a YouTube video featuring an animation ridiculing Julia Gillard and other ministers. [ + ]
Seattle Mariners embrace game-changing packaging
The Seattle Mariners is hoping to achieve its target of 90% waste diversion from landfill by using fully compostable packaging from BASF for snack foods sold at Safeco Field. [ + ]
Peters appoints new Chief Executive
Stephen Audsley has been appointed the new Chief Executive of Peters as part of the transition of the company from Nestlé to Pacific Equity Partners. [ + ]
Health concerns raised over children’s high sodium intake
It’s no secret that most Australians eat too much salt, but concerns over children’s health have been raised with new research showing that many children eat as much salt as adults. [ + ]
Sugar can shrink your brain, ANU study finds
According to Dr Nicolas Cherbuin, people whose blood sugar is at the high end of the normal range may be at risk of the brain shrinkage that occurs with ageing and diseases like dementia. [ + ]
Hot topics in food packaging
The Food Technology Association of Australia (FTAA) is hosting a one-day seminar focusing on hot topics in food packaging. [ + ]
Campari to acquire 80% stake in Lascelles deMercado
Gruppo Campari is set to acquire a controlling stake in Lascelles deMercado, which will see it enter the rum category with brands like Appleton Estate, Wray & Nephew and Coruba. [ + ]
First phage for food safety approved
FSANZ has approved Listex P100 as a processing aid against Listeria, making Listex the first phage for product safety approved in Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Companies collaborate to produce antimicrobial trays and films
LINPAC Packaging has collaborated with Addmaster to create a range of trays and films with built-in antimicrobial technology to reduce bacteria growth on the outer packaging of fresh meat. [ + ]
Lactose-free dairy market set to take off, Zenith predicts
With global dairy consumption over 200 million tonnes in 2011 and up to 75% of people suspected to be lactose intolerant, the lactose-free dairy market represents a substantial opportunity, Zenith says. [ + ]
Food and Health Dialogue endorses Quick Service Restaurant strategy
The Food and Health Dialogue has endorsed a Quick Service Restaurant engagement strategy that involves negotiations with the sector to develop reformulation targets. [ + ]
tna appoints Regional Sales Manager for Middle East
tna has appointed Mohamed Hussein to the role of Regional Sales Manager, tna Middle East. [ + ]
AIP course on intellectual property, packaging and labelling
The Australian Institute of Packaging is offering a half-day training course on intellectual property, packaging and labelling (legal), presented by intellectual property lawyer Sharon Givoni. [ + ]
Goodman Fielder sells Integro business
Goodman Fielder has announced plans to sell Integro, its commercial oils business, for $170 million. [ + ]