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FDA adds inulin to approved dietary fibres list

20 June, 2018

The FDA's decision to define an additional eight carbohydrates as dietary fibre, including inulin, has been welcomed by the food industry.


The countdown to Hort Connections 2018 is on

14 June, 2018

Time is running out to register for Hort Connections 2018, which will take place at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from 18–20 June.


New global president for Mars Wrigley

13 June, 2018

Mars has appointed Andrew Clarke, currently Chief Marketing & Customer Officer, to the role of Global President – Mars Wrigley Confectionery.


Liquid infant formula market is challenging in Japan

12 June, 2018

It may still take several years before liquid infant formula appears on the commercial market in Japan due to the rising rates of breastfeeding, as well as concerns over price and storage space.


Why do the French eat the most chilled pizza in Europe?

05 June, 2018

Pizza is a quintessentially Italian staple but it is the French who consume the most chilled pizza in Europe, accounting for 36.5% of the market.


Women in Foodservice Charity Event returns

05 June, 2018

Fine Food Australia has announced the fifth Women in Foodservice Charity Event and the 2018 Women in Foodservice Awards will take place on 12 September in Melbourne.


Sunny Queen appoints new development chef

04 June, 2018

Katrina Neill will help the company better understand the challenges faced by the hospitality sector and work closer with its customers.


175 million tonnes of meat lost in Brazil's truck strike

01 June, 2018

The Brazilian meat industry was prevented from exporting 175 million metric tons of meat products after a truckers' strike began blocking highways around the country on 21 May.


Simplot wins the 2018 Foodbank Award

30 May, 2018 | Supplied by: Simplot FoodService

Foodbank has praised Simplot for its contributions to tackling food insecurity in Australia, announcing the company as the winner of the 2018 Foodbank Award.


Emerson to acquire Aventics

23 May, 2018

Acquiring Aventics from Triton for EUR527 million (AU$820 million) will strengthen Emerson's global presence in delivering fluid automation solutions.


Fonterra forecasts strong farmgate milk prices

23 May, 2018

Fonterra Co-operative Group has announced an opening forecast farmgate milk price of NZ$7.00 per kgMS (kilogram of milk solids) for the 2018/19 season.


Worried about food safety?

22 May, 2018

The APAC Food Safety Conference will help the food industry prepare for the food safety challenges coming with increased globalisation and hidden supply chains.


Invitations open for 2018 Food Network Expo

22 May, 2018

Monash Food Innovation Centre (MFIC) is hosting the Food Network Expo at Monash Clayton, taking place on Tuesday, 5 June 2018.


2018 APPMA Scholarship winner announced

21 May, 2018

Nathan Leong, Packaging/Product Technologist at Primo Smallgoods, was announced as the winner of the 2018 APPMA Scholarship.


Lupin labelling mandatory from 26 May

18 May, 2018

From 26 May it will be mandatory that any product containing lupin meets allergen labelling requirements.


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