Industry News
Our milk has never contained permeate, claims Aussie Farmers Direct
In response to yesterday’s announcement that PURA milk will no longer have permeate added, Aussie Farmers Direct has said its milk products do not contain permeate - and never have. [ + ]
Green banana flour makes gluten-free pasta
Tasters have found a gluten-free pasta made using green banana flour to be more acceptable than regular whole wheat pasta. The product has less fat and is cheaper to produce than standard pastas and is suitable for celiacs. [ + ]
Australian children consuming less food colour than 2008: report
Australian children are consuming lower levels of food colours than in 2008, a new FSANZ report has shown. [ + ]
Goodman Fielder to close facilities, cut jobs and reduce product range
As part of its plans to improve manufacturing efficiency, Goodman Fielder will close three of its bakery facilities, cut 115 jobs and reduce its product range. [ + ]
Protein alternative sector growing, says Innova
Rising demand for protein has prompted a flurry of activity in the protein alternative sector, according to Innova Market Insights. [ + ]
PURA announces permeate-free milk
Dairy company PURA has announced its milk will no longer contain permeate, a watery by-product of milk processing, as of 1 July 2012. [ + ]
APPMA Scholarship winner announced
During the 2012 AIP National Conference at the Marriott Surfers Paradise, the APPMA announced the winner of the annual scholarship program which enables one person each year to study a Diploma in Packaging Technology. The scholarship winner is Anna Roland, Technical Officer, Betta Foods Australia. [ + ]
AIP recognises packaging technologists at 2012 National Conference
At the 2012 National Conference the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) recognised four packaging technologists for significant contribution to their specific packaging field and to the wider packaging industry, including the seventh only Founders Award in 50 years. [ + ]
Younger consumers more accepting of stevia-sweetened foods
A Belgian study has found younger consumers are more accepting of stevia-sweetened ice-creams than older consumers. [ + ]
Ai Group welcomes DAFF decision on cocoa imports
The federal government’s decision to lower the inspection rate for imported cocoa products has been described by the Australian Industry Group as “sensible”. [ + ]
2012 APPMA Scholarship winner announced
Anna Roland, a Technical Officer with Betta Foods Australia, has been announced as the winner of the 2012 APPMA scholarship. [ + ]
AFGC appoints new CEO
The AFGC has appointed Gary Dawson to the role of Chief Executive Officer. Dawson will take over from Acting Chief Executive Officer Dr Geoffrey Annison on 30 July. [ + ]
Beware geranium extracts, DAFF tells importers
DAFF has issued an Imported Food Notice about sports supplements containing DMAA and non-permitted additives. [ + ]
Horsham company fined $50K over sweep auger injury
Following an incident in which a worker’s leg was caught in a sweep auger, a Horsham company has been fined $50,000. [ + ]
Mitsubishi teams up with MG to process Tasmanian milk
Murray Goulburn Co-operative has sold Mitsubishi Corporation a 24% stake in the $75 million Tasmanian Dairy Products processing company. [ + ]