Industry News
Coffee bumps tea off the top spot in Australia
Coffee has been named king of hot beverages in Australia, usurping tea’s position as the at-home drink of choice among Australians, according to BIS Foodservices’ Coffee and Beverages 2012 report series. [ + ]
14 tonnes of meat lands illegal importer time in gaol
The ‘Operation Hayride’ compliance operation has uncovered widespread and deliberate importation and distribution of prohibited food in Australia. In the second completed prosecution one company director has been gaoled and his company fined. More prosecutions are expected. [ + ]
90% of AUSPACK PLUS 2013 exhibition space already sold
With 22 weeks to go, 90% of the exhibition space for AUSPACK PLUS 2013 has been sold, which organisers say is a testament to the show’s track record. [ + ]
Tecpro awarded for dust control solution
A dust suppression solution has won Tecpro Australia and the University of Wollongong the Australian Bulk Handling Review Award for Dust Control, Technology, Application or Practice. [ + ]
Want tastier watermelons? All you need is the genome sequence!
Scientists have published the genome sequence of the watermelon. The scientists say the information could dramatically accelerate watermelon breeding to produce more nutritious, tastier and more disease-resistant fruit. [ + ]
PerfoTec awarded Green Tulip Award
PerfoTec has been awarded the Green Tulip (Groene Tulp) Award at the Accenture Innovation Awards in the Netherlands. The company was presented the award on 8 November. [ + ]
Ultrasound key to safer spinach
University of Illinois scientists have developed a method that reduces the number of E. coli O157:H7 cells that can live undetected on spinach leaves. [ + ]
The ‘steaks’ are changing for boxed beef exports, says Rabobank
Exporters of boxed beef are facing hurdles including the strong Australian dollar which, combined with an aggressive US marketing campaign into Japan, is continuing to see US beef displace Australian in its key market. [ + ]
AIP to run Flexible Packaging and Bioplastics course in 2013
The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) will run its half-day Flexible Packaging and Bioplastics training course again in 2013. [ + ]
New technology takes the danger out of ripening fruit
Materials scientists from UQ have developed a way to convert unstable ethylene gas into a more stable powder form, which will improve the safety, efficiency and effort involved in controlled ripening of fruit. [ + ]
US flexible packaging sales increasing rapidly
Flexible packaging sales are increasing rapidly, with flexible packaging taking the place of rigid due to its light weight, superior barrier properties and prudent use of packaging materials. [ + ]
Australia’s wine-growing ‘sweet spots’ threatened by climate change
A few regions in Australia have the perfect terroir for producing great wines, being situated in climatic ‘sweet spots’, but these sweet spots may be turning sour as the climate changes. [ + ]
Bulla and Lion Dairy & Drinks named Grand Champions at 2013 AGDA
The dairy industry's 'best of the best' were announced at Dairy Australia's Australian Grand Dairy Awards, with Lion Dairy & Drinks and Bulla Dairy Foods being awarded Grand Champions of the Cheese and Dairy categories respectively. [ + ]
DAFF releases Imports Compliance Statement
DAFF has released an importer compliance plan that it says will enable importers to make informed decisions while ensuring goods destined for our shores meet stringent biosecurity requirements. [ + ]
Apply now for the APPMA 2013 Scholarship
Submissions are now being accepted for the APPMA 2013 Scholarship, which gives a packaging engineer the opportunity to complete a Diploma in Packaging Technology. [ + ]
