Industry News
Responsible gene technology in food
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has announced its support for the responsible use of gene technologies to produce genetically modified plants for use in Australian agriculture.
[ + ]Powder handling seminar in NZ
A series of Australasian seminars designed to meet the learning needs of the powder handling and processing industries will head to New Zealand in May.
[ + ]Tetra Pak invests in dairy and beverage
Tetra Pak has announced plans to invest AU$99 million in a state-of-the-art packaging material manufacturing plant in Hohhot, China to support the country’s growing dairy and beverage industry.
[ + ]Frutarom acquires flavours company
Frutarom Industries has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the share capital of the British company Belmay, which has subsidiaries in Singapore, Norway and Denmark.
[ + ]Oxo-degradable polystyrene foam containers produced
Cascades has launched Bioxo, the first product line of containers made from totally oxo-degradable polystyrene foam.
[ + ]NZ billionaire bids for SIG
Graeme Hart, an Auckland-based billionaire, has plans to take over Swiss packaging company SIG.
[ + ]Celebrating 40 years of food technology
The Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST) is holding its 40th Anniversary AIFST Convention from 24-27 June at the Melbourne Convention Centre.
[ + ]Workshop registration deadline extended
The registration deadline for the Australian Food Safety Centre of Excellence Workshop Series has been extended.
[ + ]Campylobacteriosis overtakes salmonellosis in the EU
In 2005, campylobacteriosis overtook salmonellosis as the most reported zoonotic disease in humans in the EU.
[ + ]Meat processor enters dairy market
A New Zealand meat processing company has announced its plans to invest in a dairy products venture, posing a potential competitive threat to Fonterra.
[ + ]Supplement regulation change
The New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) is proposing to update decades-old regulations for food-type dietary supplements.
[ + ]Human beans may come to a plate near you
The US Department of Agriculture has signalled its plans to allow the commercial cultivation of genetically-modified rice on more than 3000 acres in Kansas.
[ + ]Market-driven alliance announced
Kiremko and tna have announced a strategic alliance designed to provide high-quality turnkey integrated solutions for complete packaging and processing for the potato snack food industry.
[ + ]Powder handling seminar goes to NZ
The first powder handling seminar to be held in New Zealand will be presented in Auckland on 24 May.
[ + ]International award for refrigeration research
An Australian will receive a prestigious international accolade for his research into improving the quality of fresh produce exports.
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