Reaching consumers these days is difficult. No longer do traditional methods of advertising and marketing warrant the attention of consumers or their dollars. Business owners and advertisers alike struggle to come up with creative ways to grab even the smallest bit of attention for their products. Creating an effective package design is one of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to do this but requires originality, creativity and the ability to connect with consumers. [ + ]

A naturally occurring protein that can be used to create ice-cream that is more resistant to melting has been discovered. The protein binds together the air, fat and water in ice-cream, creating a super-smooth consistency. [ + ]

New oven technology is promising a whole lot more for volume meal producers. [ + ]

Mandating healthier food options does not necessarily mean that healthier options are actually consumed — especially by children. [ + ]

Australian Vinegar is the leading vinegar solutions provider for the food industry, servicing the contract, industrial and private-label markets with bulk and customised vinegars as well as expert R&D and vinegar services. [ + ]

Cross-contamination in commercial processing facilities that prepare spinach and other leafy greens for the market can make people sick. But researchers are reporting a new, easy-to-implement method that could eliminate or reduce such incidences.

Community Chef, the largest provider of prepared meals for the aged and disability care sector in Australia, has collaborated with CSIRO and Food Innovation Australia to support the the most nutritionally vulnerable members of society. [ + ]

The trace amounts of toxic substances used to make plastics don't contaminate the food or beverage products they contain at a significant level and pose no immediate threat to consumers, according to recent Iowa State University research. [ + ]

Convenient fresh food options are powering the booming growth in the ready meals market. [ + ]

Manufacturers in the growing ready meals sector are facing increasing challenges regarding the labelling and coding of these convenience food products. [ + ]

Community Chef could not easily prepare and deliver more than 1 million meals a year to its 21 local government customer-shareholders as well as hospitals, residential aged care, retirement villages and care package clients without effective material requirements planning. [ + ]

Wiley Project Manager Bill Thompson shares five key considerations for companies manufacturing prepared meals. [ + ]

There are temperature management, alarm monitoring and reporting systems available today that can ensure your food is safe for consumers. [ + ]

Five trends that will shape the future of alcohol. [ + ]

Traceability is becoming an increasingly important aspect of the meat supply chain as consumers demand to know more about where their meat products come from.