Industry News
New FCC standards proposed for ingredients
New quality standards for spirulina, Brilliant Black PN and pomegranate juice are being proposed for the USP Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) 9th edition. [ + ]
Ignore allergen labelling at your peril: Maria Said
According to Maria Said of Allergy and Anaphylaxis Australia, increasing numbers of people with food allergies mean food label standardisation is becoming even more important. Said will discuss this topic at the HACCP Conference in Melbourne this August. [ + ]
Organic bottled water? No such thing, says ABWI
The Australasian Bottled Water Institute has supported the ACCC’s position that bottled water products should not be labelled as organic. [ + ]
New research tracks consumers’ perceptions of vegetables
New research commissioned by AUSVEG will track consumers’ perceptions of vegetables. The research will be released as monthly reports, the first of which has just been released. [ + ]
Markem-Imaje expands TIJ solutions with acquisition
Markem-Imaje has acquired thermal ink jet (TIJ) printing solutions manufacturer RSI Systems. The acquisition enables Markem-Imaje to offer TIJ solutions for printing codes that can be used for traceability, anti-diversion and promotional-coding printing applications. [ + ]
Call for submissions on GM soybean application
FSANZ is inviting submissions on an application to change the Food Standards Code to allow food derived from genetically modified soybeans. [ + ]
Dairy expert appointed as AIFST President
An acclaimed dairy expert has been announced as the new president of the AIFST. Dr Anne Astin was inducted on 14 July, following two years as AIFST president elect. [ + ]
Marel adds Carnitech’s mixing and grinding back into its portfolio
The Icelandic fish, poultry and meat equipment, systems and further processing company Marel has strengthened its market position by acquiring the mixing and grinding sections of Carnitech for EU1.5 million. [ + ]
INC welcomes recommendations on infant formula marketing
The Infant Nutrition Council (INC) has welcomed the Australian Department of Health’s recommendations on the review of the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula (MAIF) Agreement. [ + ]
Conference to explore the French Paradox
The French Paradox and the complex relationship between wine consumption and health will be the focus of WineHealth 2013, which will be held from 18 to 20 July in Sydney. [ + ]
Steggles, ACMF found guilty over “free to roam” claims
Steggles has been found guilty of engaging in false, misleading and deceptive conduct by describing its meat chickens as “free to roam” in large barns. The Australian Chicken Meat Foundation was also found guilty of deceptive conduct. [ + ]
Fonterra to shed 300 admin jobs
Fonterra has announced it will shed 300 administrative jobs as part of its Support Services review. The company has also announced a number of new management appointments. [ + ]
MPC gets cracking on energy efficiency with $1.4m grant
The Macadamia Processing Company (MPC) has secured a $1.484 million grant for major energy-efficiency upgrades and expansion to its factory macadamia nut drying system. [ + ]
The Chinese ready meals market
The prepared meals sector in China is expected to grow rapidly up to 2017 with ready meals leading the way. [ + ]
Natural performance enhancer boosts performance by 6%
Ithaca College researchers have found that betaine - a nutrient found in shellfish and beetroot - can boost athletic performance by nearly 6% when added to a sports drink. [ + ]
