Industry News
GEA acquires Convenience Food Systems
GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft has acquired the company Convenience Food Systems from funds managed by AEA Investors LP, a supplier of secondary food processing and packaging machinery (meat, fish, cheese).
[ + ]Research collaboration to deliver ‘healthier’ grains
Four of Australia’s research institutions will collaborate closely over the next three years to fast-track development of new ‘healthier’ varieties of three of the world’s most widely cultivated cereal grains.
[ + ]Matthews launches its product traceability software in the US
Matthews Intelligent Identification has launched iDSnet, its product traceability solution, in the US. Developed in house, the software integrates coding and labelling equipment on a production line/s through a server or central PC.
[ + ]FSANZ proposes changes to food standards code
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has released details of proposed changes to the Food Standards Code and invited comment from interested organisations and individuals.
[ + ]Plant nutrition research to benefit global crops
A University of New England researcher has won an award, against international competition, for work on plant nutrition and the management of crop nutrients that he hopes will contribute to global food security.
[ + ]Demand for fruit juice in Chinese market
Rapid urbanisation in China has not only led to improved lifestyles but also sparked a trend of health consciousness.
[ + ]Revision of honey food standard
Work by the New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA), with input from the honey industry, has seen a revision to a honey food standard that will better manage the risk of anyone suffering from tutin poisoning. Bees collecting honeydew from insects that feed on the tutu plant can contaminate honey with toxic tutin. The Food (Tutin in Honey) Standard 2010 replaces the one issued in 2008 and comes into effect on 1 January 2011. The risk period for tutin in honey is in late summer.
[ + ]Collaborative effort will provide 1.3 million servings of Weet-Bix to hungry Australians
Foodbank Australia, the nation’s largest hunger relief organisation, announced the national distribution of the beloved Australian breakfast cereal, Weet-Bix, to 2200 welfare agencies across the country.
[ + ]Phillip Higgins awarded AIP fellowship
The Australian Institute of Packaging National Board has awarded Phillip Higgins, Director of Technline, a Fellowship.
[ + ]US Senate passes the Food Safety Modernisation Act
The US Senate has passed the Food Safety Modernisation Act of 2010. This bill directly enlarges FDA’s legal and regulatory authority over food in nearly every sector.
[ + ]Revised standard better manages tutin risk in honey
Work by the New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA), with input from the honey industry, has seen a revision to a honey food standard that will better manage the risk of anyone suffering from tutin poisoning. Bees collecting honeydew from insects that feed on the tutu plant can contaminate honey with toxic tutin. The Food (Tutin in Honey) Standard 2010 replaces the one issued in 2008 and comes into effect on 1 January 2011. The risk period for tutin in honey is in late summer.
[ + ]O-I NZ's glassmaking furnace will open
New Zealand Prime Minister the Rt Hon John Key will officially open O-I New Zealand’s new US$85 million glassmaking furnace.
[ + ]New CEO for Food SA
The South Australian food industry’s association, Food South Australia, is quickly taking shape and readying to connect and service the state’s food producers.
[ + ]Australian Olive Association appoints new CEO
The AOA has announced that it has appointed Lisa Rowntree as its CEO. Lisa is well known to many in the industry and was appointed after an extensive process in which over 30 applicants were considered for the position.
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