Industry News
Australian seafood industry more resilient to food shocks
Australia's seafood industry has boosted its resilience to food shocks thanks to sustainable management strategies, according to a new report. [ + ]
Keeping food cool in supermarkets, an energy-efficient solution
Researchers in Australia have developed an energy-efficient refrigeration system that could result in reducing annual refrigeration energy consumption for supermarkets by 19%. [ + ]
New Managing Director at KAESER Compressors
KAESER Compressors Australia has a new Managing Director, Jarno Manzke, who was officially appointed on 2 April 2024. [ + ]
Nestlé develops method to reduce fat in dairy ingredients
Nestlé R&D teams have now found a way to reduce the fat present in milk powder by up to 60%, while keeping the creamy taste and texture. [ + ]
Interroll Australia opens new office in Victoria
Interroll Australia has opened its new office complex in Epping, Victoria. [ + ]
Key Technology and PPM Technologies consolidate services in ANZ
Key Technology and PPM Technologies, both members of Duravant's Food Sorting and Handling Solutions group, have combined services in North and South America as well as Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Genetically modified potato: call for comment
FSANZ is calling for comment on an application to permit the sale and use of food made from a new genetically modified potato. [ + ]
Modified pectin gels well for low-sugar products
Using high-pressure processing (HPP) treatment, US scientists have developed a pectin that can gel well in low-sugar products and still be scalable for commercial production. [ + ]
Accolade Wines to combine with Pernod Ricard
AWL has announced its intention to combine its Accolade Wines with Pernod Ricard's Australian, New Zealand and Spanish wine businesses. [ + ]
Flexicon celebrates 50 years
Flexicon Corporation, a privately held firm and provider of bulk handling equipment, is commemorating its 50th anniversary in 2024. [ + ]
Count every chicken: Salmonella risk research
Research finds that few products with high levels of very virulent Salmonella strains are responsible for most illnesses in raw poultry. [ + ]
Uncovering why food tastes bland in space
Scientists from RMIT University have led a study on common food aromas that may help explain why astronauts report meals taste bland in space. [ + ]
Yili to pilot nutrient microcapsule technology for beverages
Dairy company Yili is to partner with UK company Xampla to pilot its plant microcapsule technology for beverage fortification. [ + ]
Moo free: commercialisation of non-animal casein protein
Leprino Foods and Fooditive Group have announced a global partnership to commercialise Fooditive's non-animal casein protein. [ + ]
A marbled swirl for plant-based meat
A food scientist in the US has a plan to tackle one of the challenges associated with creating realistic-looking plant-based meat by mimicking the marbled effect of animal fat. [ + ]
