Industry News
Women in Manufacturing strategy officially launched
This International Women's Day, the Women in Manufacturing strategy was launched with the aim of attracting and retaining women in the industry. [ + ]
Using imagination to reduce snacking
The 'meal-recall effect' where you imagine a recent meal as larger than reality may reduce snacking, University of Cambridge research has shown. [ + ]
FDA calls for comment on plant-based milk label guidance
The FDA recommends that plant-based products labelled with "milk" in their names, such as soy milk, should include a voluntary nutrient statement showing how it compares to milk. [ + ]
Seafood value expected to rise in 2022–23
The gross value of Australian fisheries and aquaculture production is forecast to rise to $3.63 billion in 2022–23, driven by Australia's aquaculture sector. [ + ]
The Packaging Innovation & Design Awards finalists revealed
Finalists for the 2023 round of the annual PIDA have been announced, with a number of innovations recognised across 11 categories. [ + ]
Deer milk may improve health, trial shows
A New Zealand clinical trial has found regularly consuming Pāmu Deer Milk may improve the health of women aged 65 and above. [ + ]
Rockwell acquires data-driven services and solutions provider
Rockwell Automation has acquired Knowledge Lens, an India-based services and solutions provider that delivers business insights from enterprise data. [ + ]
Norco named Champion twice in Australian Grand Dairy Awards
Norco has won twice at the Grand Dairy Awards, with its Pure Jersey Milk named Champion in its category and its Real Iced Chocolate receiving the same accolade. [ + ]
Positive signs for the Australian beef industry in 2023
Rabobank reports that the recent removal of COVID restrictions in China opens opportunities for Australian exporters to tap into changes in Chinese beef consumption. [ + ]
What's in a label for plant-based milk?
Some people believe plant-based and dairy milks are nutritionally similar, but that's not the case, according to Melissa Wright at Virginia Tech. [ + ]
Using AI to detect food quality
ProfilePrint, an AI-driven solutions company, has signed commercial contracts to deploy its technology in three of Brazil's largest food companies. [ + ]
Infant formula HMOs get EU novel food approval
Following an EFSA assessment of Chr. Hansen's HMOs, the human milk oligosaccharides have received approval for safe use in infant formula in the EU. [ + ]
Bland strawberries? Pesticides may be to blame
According to a study in ACS's Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, certain pesticides may be responsible for subdued flavour and sweetness in berries. [ + ]
Hazards of the modern food supply chain
According to a US study, the modern food supply chain could be contributing to an increased number of workplace injuries when compared to other industries. [ + ]
Sustainable growth in focus at Anuga 2023
Anuga 2023 will focus on 'sustainable growth' as its key theme, following a digital communication campaign to make the decision. [ + ]