Industry News
NZ to undertake national beef survey to eradicate M. bovis
The next step in the NZ Government's M. bovis Programme is to carry out a national beef survey, to ensure that it is not spreading across beef herds. [ + ]
Arsenic in rice snacks above EU safe level for kids, study
An RMIT study found 75% of the rice-based products tested contained levels of inorganic arsenic that exceeded the EU safety guidelines for infants. [ + ]
Australia's manufacturing sector needs new policies
Australian researchers are calling for policies to safeguard the future of the country's manufacturing sector. [ + ]
Nestlé invests $3 billion in sustainable packaging
Nestlé plans to invest $3 billion to encourage the plastics industry to make more food-grade recyclable plastic. [ + ]
Sales of meat-free, plant-based foods rising in UK
Mintel Group research has revealed that Britain's appetite for meat-free foods has increased by 40%, with sales predicted to exceed $2 billion by 2024. [ + ]
UK reduces sugar content of soft drinks by 29%
An Oxford University study has revealed that the total amount of sugar sold in soft drinks in the UK decreased by 29% between 2015 and 2018. [ + ]
Plant-based bacteria used to make vegan yoghurt
A lactic acid bacteria from Danish plants has been used to make an entirely vegan 'yoghurt' with just three ingredients. [ + ]
Coeliac disease triggered by bacterial exposure
Exposure to a type of bacteria that mimics gluten can confuse the immune system and trigger coeliac disease, according to researchers from Monash University. [ + ]
Ready-to-eat food market to reach $38 billion by 2023
GlobalData has revealed that the ready-to-eat/prepared meals market is expected to reach US$38.4 billion by 2023, as consumers seek quick and healthy meals. [ + ]
Australian Government supports wine sector after bushfires
The Australian Government has provided support and advice to those in the wine sector affected by the bushfire crisis. [ + ]
Reducing food recalls through supply chain collaboration
SAI Global is urging food manufacturers and retailers to improve their food safety management systems to reduce product recalls. [ + ]
Have your say on WHS exposure standards for flour dust
Safe Work Australia's lastest evaluation of the Workplace exposure standards for airborne contaminants now includes flour dust and is available for comment. [ + ]
AIP to run Flexible Packaging training course and workshops
The Australian Institute of Packaging will be running workshops and a one-day training course on Flexible Packaging, to provide training to the ASEAN region. [ + ]
Cell-based fish: seafood of the future?
A San Diego-based food company has demonstrated how its cell-based fish performs just as well as conventional fish in many cooking applications. [ + ]
How the cookie crumbles: texture affects health perception
Studies have shown that changing the surface texture of food could communicate a healthier message to consumers. [ + ]
