Industry News
Coles provides hormone-free beef
Coles is sourcing hormone growth promotant (HGP)-free beef from its Australian cattle producers to achieve its goal of providing customers with the best quality fresh food.
[ + ]Dionex and EMD Millipore announce water purification system
Dionex Corporation and EMD Millipore have announced a worldwide distribution agreement for the EMD Millipore ICW-3000 water purification system for Dionex ion chromatography (IC) systems using RFIC-EG technology.
[ + ]FSANZ invites comment on changes to food code
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has invited interested parties to comment on a draft national food standard to ensure high levels of food safety in the seed sprouts industry, and on an application to approve Advantame as a high-intensity sweetener.
[ + ]No health risk from BPA in packaging
Food regulators have found no major health risks associated with the use of Bisphenol A (BPA) in food packaging and closures according to the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC).
[ + ]Fuchs acquires worldwide food-grade lubricants
Fuchs Petrolub AG has acquired the worldwide food-grade lubricants business from Shell International Petroleum.
[ + ]Mints line for Asquith factory
The Wrigley’s factory in Asquith, NSW, has launched a new production line for Eclipse mints. After 5 years of profitable growth in the mint industry, the company has introduced the line to produce the mints exclusively for Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
[ + ]Food with added anthrax protection
An antibacterial enzyme found in human tears and other body fluids could be applied to certain foods for protection against intentional contamination with anthrax.
[ + ]Heat and Control celebrates 60th year
Founded in 1950 by five engineers who had the goal of modernising cooking equipment for the food industry, Heat and Control has played a role during the early days of industrial cooking systems, pioneering continuous cooking equipment.
[ + ]IMCD expands in Asia-Pacific
IMCD Group has reached a binding agreement with Warwick International Group, based in Mostyn, North Wales, for the sale of its specialty chemical distribution companies.
[ + ]Delaying fat digestion to curb appetite
Scientists have been experimenting with using protein layers to stabilise emulsions and delay fat digestion until the fatty acids reach the ileum where their presence stimulates satiety-inducing hormones.
[ + ]Exponential growth forecast for Chinese processed food market
Changing consumer preferences in China are driving exponential growth in the Chinese processed food industry.
[ + ]Must-attend event for food manufacturers and processors
Registration is open for the FoodTech Connect 10 conference and exhibition which will take place on 6 and 7 October in Melbourne. The event will focus on the latest developments, technologies and best practices in the food and beverage manufacturing and processing industry in Australia and New Zealand.
[ + ]Forum to tackle health and nutrition
Australia’s food and grocery manufacturing sector has forged an agreement with the Quick Service Restaurant industry to work together to address important health, nutrition and chronic disease issues.
[ + ]Full-fat dairy not responsible for heart attack deaths
A new Australian study has found that eating full-fat dairy may reduce the risk of cardiovascular-related death.
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