Industry News
AIP National Conference to host 34 speakers
Thirty-four guest speakers from nine countries will present at the 2012 Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) National Conference. The conference, held over 14-15 June at Surfers Paradise, is open to both members and non-members of the AIP and is ideal for those in the food, beverage, manufacturing and packaging industries. [ + ]
Packaging leads to 25% increase in beer sales
O-I’s Vortex bottle has played a major role in a sales boost for Western Australia’s Gage Roads Brewing Co. The company has reported a 25% year-on-year increase in its Wahoo Premium Ale sales, since the introduction of O-I’s Vortex bottle and changes to the beer’s label and secondary packaging. [ + ]
Health-positioned snacks on the rise, says Innova
Despite the current economic climate, the snack food industry showed continued growth in 2011, particularly in new product activity, a report from Innova Market Insights has shown. [ + ]
FMC BioPolymer opens Singapore Technical Centre with food laboratory
FMC Corporation has opened a Technical Centre in Singapore, featuring a state-of-the-art food laboratory. FMC said its new facility - located in Singapore Science Park 2 - will serve the technology and formulation needs of FMC’s growing food and beverage customer base in Singapore and South-East Asia. [ + ]
Researchers scramble proteins to crack egg allergy problems
To the relief of parents whose children suffer anaphylactic reactions to eggwhite, researchers are working on modifying egg proteins so hens start laying allergy-free eggs. [ + ]
Salt-tolerant durum wheat developed by CSIRO
The CSIRO has developed a salt-tolerant variety of durum wheat that gives a 25% higher grain yield than other varieties on salty soils. [ + ]
Seven’s show based on “oversimplified pseudo-science”, claims Bellamy’s Organic
Tasmanian organic food producer Bellamy’s Organic has responded angrily to claims made about its products on the Channel Seven program Sunday Night, which aired on 11 March. [ + ]
Suspended abattoir re-opens under strict conditions
The NSW Food Authority has lifted the suspension on Hawkesbury Valley Meat Processors’ licence. Operations at the Wilberforce facility are permitted to recommence on 12 March, subject to strict conditions set by the Food Authority. [ + ]
AECL: We won’t support bad eggs
The Australian Egg Corporation Ltd (AECL) has expressed concern over allegations that an Australian egg farmer was selling cage eggs as free-range eggs, saying that it will only provide support to ethical, law-abiding egg producers. [ + ]
Australia’s biosecurity system: improvements since Beale
The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Joe Ludwig, has welcomed a report on the progress of reforms to Australia’s biosecurity system. [ + ]
Chris Evans: Investment in Australian science and research key to strong economy
Chris Evans: Investment in Australian science and research key to strong economy [ + ]
Vitamin D mushrooms to be released nationally following research findings
Australian mushroom growers have been encouraged to accelerate the national release of vitamin D mushrooms following research that suggests pregnant women lacking vitamin D are twice as likely to have children with language difficulties. [ + ]
30% of floor space already confirmed for AUSPACK PLUS 2013
In the less than three months since launching AUSPACK PLUS 2013, 30% of the floor space for the exhibition has been sold. [ + ]
New Business Development Manager for Ingredient Resources
Mike Cunningham has been appointed to the position of Business Development Manager at Ingredient Resources. He commenced the role in early February 2012. [ + ]
Jamie’s Ministry of Food launched in Victoria
Jamie Oliver has joined forces with the Victorian Government to launch Jamie’s Ministry of Food as part of the Victorian Government’s efforts to tackle diet-related disease. [ + ]
