Industry News
AIP at Pack Expo Las Vegas
The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) will be joining the official partner program for Pack Expo Las Vegas from 23–25 September 2019. [ + ]
Tetra Pak distributes 500 billion FSC labelled packages
Tetra Pak has now delivered over 500 billion packages bearing the FSC logo, contributing to their target to deliver all future packages with the FSC logo. [ + ]
Achieving sustainable dairy wastewater management
IDF has published guidelines to help professionals achieve sustainable dairy wastewater management through the treatment and valorisation of wastewater. [ + ]
Cocoa bean processing can influence taste of chocolate
Research reveals that refining the process of cocoa bean fermentation and processing can influence the beloved flavour and aroma of chocolate. [ + ]
Nestlé to close tinned milk factory in Victoria
The planned closure of Nestlé's tinned milk factory in Tongala, Victoria, has been blamed on a decrease in consumer demand and cheaper imports. [ + ]
Consumers prefer no plastic packaging over recycled plastic
Research from GlobalData indicates that consumers are opting to buy products with no plastic packaging over products with recycled or biodegradable plastic. [ + ]
New research to save cows from M. bovis disease
Researchers are trying to determine if there is a better way to prioritise the investigation of farms infected by M. bovis, a disease affecting herds of cattle. [ + ]
AIRAH seeking speakers for Refrigeration 2020 Conference
The Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) is seeking speakers for its upcoming Refrigeration 2020 Conference. [ + ]
Economic snapshot of food manufacturing in SE Melbourne
South East Melbourne's food manufacturing industry employs 16,190 people, says report released by the Australian Food and Grocery Council. [ + ]
Fresh meat: D'Orsogna opens facility in Victoria
D'Orsogna Limited has opened a new food manufacturing facility in Victoria, providing employment for 200 people. [ + ]
IDF guidance helps scientists test milk fat purity
The International Dairy Federation has released guidance to test milk fat purity in products, in a bid to stop manufacturers replacing milk fat with animal fat. [ + ]
State of NZ's packaged food
An in-depth review of packaged food sold in New Zealand supermarkets revealed that it is primarily unhealthy, with almost 70% classified as ultra-processed. [ + ]
APAC Food Safety Award winners announced
The winners of the annual APAC Food Safety Awards were recognised at a gala dinner in Sydney as part of the annual APAC Food Safety Conference. [ + ]
Bag it, pack it, wrap it: does packaging reduce food waste?
New research from RMIT and Empauer reveals that packaging can reduce food waste, mitigating the $20 billion of fresh produce wasted in Australia every year. [ + ]
Apple-processing facility research to improve pathogen control
Three apple-processing facilities in the US, in which Listeria monocytogenes has been persistent, have been under research to improve pathogen control. [ + ]
