Industry News
The saga continues: DAFF releases update on import of NZ potatoes
DAFF has released an updated statement regarding the proposal to import New Zealand potatoes for processing, in which it revealed it will engage an industry expert as part of its review process. [ + ]
Avery Dennison to exhibit at Labelexpo Americas 2012
Avery Dennison has announced it will exhibit its range of “groundbreaking” labelling, facestock and adhesive technologies at Labelexpo Americas 2012. Held in Chicago, Labelexpo is the labelling industry’s premier annual trade show. [ + ]
Food Alliance “very disappointed” with National Food Plan green paper
The National Food Plan does not reflect community submissions and consultation on the initial discussion paper, claims the Food Alliance, a coalition of health and research agencies. [ + ]
Australians choose convenience over health for lunch
More Australians say convenience and value for money rather than health and nutrition are the key drivers for their lunchtime choices, according to a recent study conducted by SumoSalad. [ + ]
Reduced-sodium cheddar successfully manufactured
Researchers from the University of Minnesota have been successful in manufacturing a cheddar-style cheese using mineral salt replacers. [ + ]
Innovia and Frito-Lay resolve legal dispute
Frito-Lay North America and Innovia Films have resolved their legal dispute over patent rights for bio-based multilayer films. [ + ]
‘Agflation’ to hit in 2013
According to Rabobank’s Agri Commodity Markets Research, a new phenomenon is set to affect the world in 2013: agflation. [ + ]
Heineken acquires 8.6% stake in Asia Pacific Breweries
Heineken International BV has completed its acquisition of 22,207,130 shares in Asia Pacific Breweries (APB) at S$53.00 per share. [ + ]
Industry representatives attend Food Sector Relationships forum
Representatives from the major supermarket chains, farmers, food producers and manufacturers came together in Sydney on 24 September to attend a forum on Food Sector Relationships. [ + ]
I have a theory: Foodtech Packtech day two
Foodtech Packtech - day two. My feet are sore and I am tired but I do have a new theory and it’s regarding engineers. [ + ]
Obesity study focusing on soft drinks is “simplistic”, Bev Council claims
The Australian Beverages Council has criticised a recent article published in the New England Journal of Medicine, claiming it takes too “simplistic” an approach to the complex issue of obesity. [ + ]
FSANZ to review Listeria levels in RTE foods
Food Standards Australia New Zealand has called for submissions on a proposal to review existing Australian limits for Listeria monocytogenes. [ + ]
Demystifying food ingredients: new consumer resource
Cyanocobalamin; pyridoxine hydrochloride; calcium pathothenate: consumers reading these terms on a food label could be forgiven for thinking the product is full of artificial ingredients. [ + ]
Processing and filling machinery to feature heavily at AUSPACK PLUS 2013
Processing and filling machinery will feature heavily at AUSPACK PLUS 2013, with products for the food and beverage, packaging, confectionery, chemical and pharmaceutical industries. [ + ]
Size does matter - but if you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it
Michael Dossor of Result Packaging and Stephen Mummery of Matthews Australasia presented at the September meeting of the Australian Institute of Packaging. [ + ]
