Industry News
Listeria management in low-risk foods
The American Frozen Food Institute has published a report on alternative approaches to the risk management of Listeria in low-risk foods. [ + ]
How healthy is pink salt?
A study found levels of potentially harmful minerals within pink salt products sold in Australia. [ + ]
Alfa Laval opens application and innovation centre in Denmark
The centre will accelerate innovation for Alfa Laval products used in the food and pharmaceutical industries. [ + ]
ProSweets Cologne 2021 confectionery tradeshow to go ahead
The supplier tradefair will exhibit companies with the latest innovations and progress regarding sustainable and digital packing concepts. [ + ]
Flavour developed by artificial intelligence
Firmenich has developed what is claimed to be the "first ever" flavour made by artificial intelligence. [ + ]
$2m wheat power partnership to fight climate change
The initiative brings together Mars Petcare, Kellogg's, Manildra, Charles Sturt University and Food Agility Cooperative Research Centre. [ + ]
DuPont sets example for sustainable palm oil
The company was recognised by the WWF, who published more than 30 case studies documenting industry efforts to transition to 100% sustainable palm oil. [ + ]
tna Connects: virtual learning hub for food manufacturing
The tna Connects platform launches from 9–12 November with a series of four virtual roundtables on conveying, packaging, processing and seasoning topics. [ + ]
Growing steaks in space
Aleph Farms has launced its 'Aleph Zero' program to grow steaks in space. [ + ]
Call for comment on new type of sweetener
FSANZ is calling for comment on an application to allow an existing sweetener, steviol glycoside, from a new source in the Food Standards Code. [ + ]
Milk processor pays penalty for breach of Dairy Code
The ACCC issued the Union Dairy Company with an infringement notice for allegedly failing to comply with its publishing obligations under the Dairy Code. [ + ]
Pringles can set for eco makeover
The current tube is made up of foil, paper board, metal and plastic, making it difficult to be recycled through the existing household recycling system. [ + ]
Pact Group and Fonterra unveil plant-based milk bottle
The 2 L Anchor bottle is to be made from natural materials and be 100% kerbside recyclable. [ + ]
Aussie kingfish heading to America for meal kits
South Australian kingfish are headed for American meal kit customers following a deal between Clean Seas Seafood and salmon processor Hofseth Group. [ + ]
Schenck Process Group to acquire Baker Perkins
Upon completion, the business will continue to be run by the existing managing directors as part of the SPG regional business structure. [ + ]
