Industry News
Branded milk sales up 8-10% in Coles
Coles is noticing a resurgence of branded milk sales, with 8-10% growth in some branded product lines. [ + ]
Rules for Indian dairy imports to change
Dairy exporters, take note: the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India no longer permits the use of animal rennet in the manufacture of dairy products. [ + ]
APPMA is going to Vegas
APPMA has joined the PMMI Allied Association Partner Program. APPMA has also announced it will exhibit at PACK EXPO in Las Vegas this September. [ + ]
Are voluntary salt reduction initiatives enough to improve Australia’s health?
The Heart Foundation has called for mandatory salt reduction targets to be applied to processed and takeaway foods. However, industry is already taking action to reduce salt consumption, AFGC CEO Gary Dawson says. [ + ]
Have your say on Quillaja extract
Submissions on an Application to use Quillaja extract as a food additive are being sought by FSANZ. Quillaja extract is used in beverages to emulsify oil-soluble substances. [ + ]
Conference explores impact of food structure on nutrient bioavailability
The 2013 Food Structures, Digestion and Health international conference will bring together food industry professionals and world-leading scientists with a common interest in food design to deliver better nutrition and improve consumer wellbeing. [ + ]
KM and Ispak strengthen strategic alliance
KM Packaging Services and Ispak will bring their respective strengths to an expanded strategic alliance that could bring some interesting new developments to the confectionery packaging market. [ + ]
Arsenic in rice linked to genetic damage
Indian and British research has proven a link between high arsenic levels in rice and chromosomal damage, as measured by micronuclei in urothelial cells in humans who eat rice as a staple. [ + ]
Food industry Good Eggs recognised for cage-free efforts
Coles and Alligator Brand Fresh Pasta were named as the 2013 Good Egg Award winners in the retail and manufacturing category respectively. The two companies were presented with the awards at a ceremony in Sydney today held by the RSPCA in conjunction with Compassion in World Farming. [ + ]
Urschel opens 11th European office in Madrid
The 11th Urschel International branch in Europe has opened in Madrid. Urschel España SL contains a test cutting facility with a full range of Urschel slicers and dicers. [ + ]
AMA chief calls for mandatory health star rating labels
The proposed health star rating system should be mandatory, the president of the Australian Medical Association has said. Dr Steve Hambleton made the statement after the AFGC withdrew its support for the voluntary health star rating system. [ + ]
Greens launch plan to link farmers and consumers
The Greens have announced a plan for $85 million in grants over four years for infrastructure and initiatives such as farmers markets, community food box schemes, producer cooperatives, local food hubs and marketing regional food brands. [ + ]
Changes to Maximum Residue Limits proposed
FSANZ is calling for submissions on proposed changes to Maximum Residue Limits of agricultural and veterinary chemicals that are sometimes found in foods. [ + ]
RSPCA to recognise Good Eggs
Companies that have made the switch to cage-free eggs will be recognised at the RSPCA’s Good Egg Awards in Sydney tomorrow. [ + ]
Fungus could re-engineer obesity epidemic
Researchers from the University of Birmingham have found that hydrophobins, a natural protein extracted from fungi such as mushrooms, could be the key to reducing calories in foods without compromising taste or texture. [ + ]
