Industry News
Call for poppy seed regulation in US
Six US families have asked the national Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to protect consumers from poppy seed imports that may contain dangerous levels of opiates. [ + ]
Kaeser launches compressed air webinar series
Kaeser Compressors Australia has launched a series of webinars about air supply systems scheduled between May and October this year. [ + ]
Kangaroo meat made available for Victorians
The Victorian Government has made kangaroo meat available for human consumption following a steep increase in the native population in the last three years. [ + ]
Australian duo launch cold brew sparkling tea
Australian beverage business East Forged flips the traditional notion of iced tea on its head with its locally produced nitrogen-infused cold brew teas. [ + ]
Tetra Pak tackles sustainability through collaboration
Tetra Pak has introduced a collaborative innovation model with its paperboard producers to tackle the sustainability challenges of the food packaging industry. [ + ]
Top sweet and snacks trends in 2021
Food trend specialist Innova Market Insights has unveiled the key trends that will affect sweet and snacks categories this year. [ + ]
Government salt reduction scheme not enough, study shows
New research has suggested the government targets designed to lower salt content in packaged foods will make little difference to the health of Australians. [ + ]
Entries open for PIDA awards
Entries are now open for the 2021 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design Awards (PIDA) for Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Anuga 2021 food and beverage trade show nearly fully booked
International food and beverage industry event Anuga has reported positive registration figures ahead of its hybrid format launch. [ + ]
Which juicing technique is best for your health?
New research has found the choice of household juicing technique can influence health outcomes from common vegetable juices. [ + ]
The microbial life of sourdough
New research has garnered insight into the relationship between sourdough and its starting ingredients' microbial ecosystem. [ + ]
Clean label pectin market to bounce back after pandemic
New research has found nearly 80% of the clean label pectin demand has been concentrated in the food and beverage sector. [ + ]
Sweet smart: recyclable paper packaging for Smarties
The Nestlé Smarties brand is now using recyclable paper packaging for its confectionery products worldwide. [ + ]
Funding for food manufacturing in WA
The Western Australian Government has allocated $10.2 million towards projects that will supercharge food and beverage manufacturing in WA. [ + ]
WA business Mrs Mac's appoints new CEO
WA family-owned food company Mrs Mac's has appointed a new CEO replacing Paul Slaughter, who assumed the role six years ago. [ + ]
