Industry News
Lactose-free dairy products: not an oxymoron, but a growth area
Innova Market Insights has reported that global launch numbers for lactose-free dairy products more than tripled in the five years leading to 2012. [ + ]
Loscam opens new Auckland depot and head office
Pallet and logistics equipment rental company Loscam recently opened its new Auckland depot and head office in Onehunga. [ + ]
This little piggy went to market: Canada’s pork subsidies cause problems in the TPP
Canada’s pork subsidies have caused issues following the recent decision to include Canada in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). [ + ]
The right rice may help control diabetes, CSIRO study finds
Most rice has a low or medium glycemic index (GI), new research has shown, which could have positive implications for those managing diabetes or aiming for a low-GI diet. [ + ]
Ministers meet to discuss food labelling
The Legislative and Governance Forum on Consumer Affairs (CAF) met on Friday to discuss how to deal with misleading or deceptive food labelling. [ + ]
Nestlé’s space-age research to find the perfect bubble
Scientists at the Nestlé Research Centre in Switzerland are working with the European Space Agency to conduct zero gravity research on ‘parabolic’ flights to analyse the structure of foam. [ + ]
Industry to work with government on nutrition claims labelling system
A new regulatory system about nutrition health and related claims on food labels is being developed by the food industry, the government and other stakeholders. [ + ]
How to capture a wine consumer in under 40 seconds: public lecture
At the upcoming Knowledge Works lecture, Professor Larry Lockshin will discuss what influences consumers to select one bottle of wine over another. [ + ]
Consumers prefer print over electronic sources for nutrition information
According to a new study, consumers trust printed labels far more than electronic sources of information such as social media and smartphone applications. [ + ]
Guala Closures to acquire South African aluminium closures business
Guala Closures has commenced acquisition of the Metal Closures Division of MCG Industries, a manufacturer of aluminium closures in Cape Town, South Africa. [ + ]
Portola Packaing closes cosmetics unit to focus on beverages
Seeing opportunity in the beverage sector, Portola Packaging will shut down its cosmetics packaging unit to focus on growing its beverage and bottle closure business. [ + ]
DAFF invites feedback on new draft biosecurity bill
DAFF is inviting the Australian public and industry to comment on new legislation to replace the Quarantine Act 1908. [ + ]
Cardia Bioplastics forms major alliance to produce green packaging solutions
Sustainable resins supplier Cardia Bioplastics Limited and rigid plastic packaging company Alto Packaging have announced a strategic partnership to produce high-performance packaging solutions with environmental benefits. [ + ]
UK’s first food engineering degree announced
Sheffield Hallam University will partner with the UK food and drink industry to deliver the country’s first dedicated food and drink engineering degree. [ + ]
Manufacturing contraction slowed in June, says AiGroup
While manufacturing activity continued to contract in June, the rate of contraction eased, according to the latest AiGroup-PwC Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI). [ + ]
