Industry News
Counterfeit whiskies scotched by artificial tongue
An artificial 'tongue' that can tell the difference between varieties of scotch whisky could help researchers identify counterfeits. [ + ]
Campbell sells Arnott's for US$2.2 billion
Campbell Soup Company has sold Arnott's to global investing firm KKR for US$2.2 billion. [ + ]
Sustainable power pilot study heats up at brewery
1414 Degrees and Stone & Wood Brewery are investigating the feasibility of replacing the brewery's gas boilers with a more sustainable option. [ + ]
Greening is killing citrus trees, but have we found a cure?
Greening is a deadly disease for citrus plants. Researchers have discovered an early detection method for it, potentially eradicating it before it spreads. [ + ]
Sesame allergy is more common than you thought
Sesame allergy affects more than 1 million children and adults in the US — more than previously estimated — yet sesame labelling is currently not required by US law. [ + ]
Helping SMEs commercialise food waste
The Fight Food Waste CRC grant program has been launched to help small-to-medium agribusinesses turn food waste into commercial products. [ + ]
Transforming banana waste into value-added products
Food manufacturer Krista Watkins explains how she has processed over 90,000 metric tonnes of excess green banana produce to create gluten-free flour. [ + ]
Bittersweet aspartame
According to a recent study from University of Sussex, the artificial sweetener aspartame has not been adequately proven to be safe for human consumption. [ + ]
Using more recycled plastic at Coca-Cola Oceania and Amatil NZ
Coca-Cola Oceania and Coca-Cola Amatil NZ are helping to address the growing packaging problem by increasing the use of recycled plastic in their drink bottles. [ + ]
New methodology set to simplify food quality control
Scientists have developed a new methodology for the simultaneous analysis of odorants and tastants, which they believe could simplify and accelerate the quality control of food in the future. [ + ]
Bakery supplier to eliminate cage eggs from its products
Bakery supplier Allied Pinnacle is working with Animals Australia to eliminate cage eggs from its supply chain by 2023. [ + ]
First FOODtech JAPAN expo to be launched in November 2020
FOODtech JAPAN, a food processing and automation tech expo, will be launched in November 2020, with exhibitors and visitors from a range of industries. [ + ]
Call for reformulation of over-processed foods
A US study encourages food manufacturers to reformulate or replace over-processed packaged and unpackaged foods with healthier options. [ + ]
ISO series defines sustainable cocoa farming
The ISO standard on sustainable cocoa strives to help mainstream ethical cocoa cultivation. [ + ]
Health messages on alcohol labels ignored by young drinkers
Researchers revealed that only half of young alcohol drinkers recall seeing health warnings on alcohol packaging. [ + ]
