FSANZ welcomes public comment on two requests for changes to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, on persimmon irradiation and hemp application.

Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced the opening of the Center of Excellence for POPs, which will partner with laboratories to improve the quality and efficiency of global POPs monitoring.

Rick Fox will join a panel of experts at this year’s AIP National Technical Forum.

AVA is monitoring food imports from Japan to Singapore for potential radiation levels to make sure that they are not contaminated.

Hawk Measurement acquires Fluidic Flowmeters LLC.

New research suggests that when products clearly reflect factors which impact ethical consumerism on their labels, consumers will favour these products over others.

Pack-Track is investigating new drinks packaging which would help to reduce waste from on-the-go drinks, highlighting two potential solutions.

The PMA Fresh Forums will join forces with the 2011 Australian Chamber of Fruit & Vegetable Industries Annual Conference and AGM in Newcastle.

Several topics relevant to the packaging supply chain will be discussed at the AIP National Technical Forum.

Research suggests that while most people can consume Quorn products safely, certain people who already react to fungi or moulds may may also react to Quorn.

Woolworths is requesting more research into the availability of sustainable palm oil as it aims to drive market transformation.

AUSPACK PLUS expands further into the plastics arena.

Plans for the World Avocado Congress 2011 are being finalised.

Andrew Ferrier, CEO of Fonterra, intends to step down in the second half of 2011.

Entries are welcome for the 2011 Environmental Packaging Awards, which rewards efforts in sustainable packaging within New Zealand.