Industry News
Detection of added citric acid
Citric acid (in various chemical forms) is one of the most widely used additives for fine-tuning acidity in fruit products.
[ + ]Cheese and cholesterol
Australian research shows that cheese is different to butter in the cholesterol stakes. In fact, people can enjoy cheese without harming their blood cholesterol levels.
[ + ]Benzene in non-alcoholic beverages
Overseas agencies have recently reported the presence of benzene in some non-alcoholic beverages.
[ + ]Country of origin food labelling consumer brochure
A consumer brochure on country of origin labelling of food would help consumers to understand the new labelling requirements for unpackaged fresh and processed fruit, vegetables, nuts and seafood that begin from today, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health and Ageing, Christopher Pyne, said.
[ + ]Research into organic production of prawns
Rising world demand for organic foods is a major factor behind innovative prawn research being conducted by the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries.
[ + ]FSANZ proposes changes to food code: Invites public comment
The national food regulator, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has invited public comment on proposed changes to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.
[ + ]Advisory committee appointments
Deirdre Hutton, Chair of the Food Standards Agency has announced three new appointments to the Advisory Committee on the Microbiological Safety of Food (ACMSF). The appointments run from 1 April 2006.
[ + ]The 39th annual AIFST convention
The 39th Annual Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST) Convention will be held from 9–12 July 2006 at the Adelaide Convention Centre.
[ + ]WEA national conference
In June, the Winery Engineering Association will host its annual conference and exhibition in Adelaide.
[ + ]Tests to spot ‘organic’ labelling fraud
New tests, developed for the Food Standards Agency by the UK’s Government Central Science Laboratory, were completed last year and have been checked using samples of pork and chicken bought.
[ + ]New wheats will make an impact
About 1800 experimental wheat lines will be available in Australia in the next 18 months and will have a major impact on Queensland’s wheat industry.
[ + ]Australian milk could improve Chinese standard of living
Victoria's expertise in agriculture, dairy, animal husbandry, manufacturing, clean coal technology, services and biotechnology could lead to China becoming the state's top trading partner within the next few years, the Consul-General of the People's Republic of China in Melbourne, Mr Liang Shugen, will told a symposium on Friday 12 May.
[ + ]Folic acid and pregnancy brochure
A new brochure about folic acid in food for women expecting pregnancy is now available from Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health and Ageing, Christopher Pyne, announced.
[ + ]RFID master class to be held during NMW
A one-day master class on RFID principles, challenges and practices for manufacturing will be held during National Manufacturing Week 2006, at Sydney’s Darling Harbour from May 30 to June 2.
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