Industry News
Tech keeps milk fresh for 60 days
Food technology company Naturo has developed milk processing technology that it claims can produce 100% natural milk that is nutritionally superior and stays fresh for significantly longer than pasteurised and UHT milk. [ + ]
Coca-Cola Amatil energy goals on target
Coca-Cola Amatil's 2018 Sustainability Report has been launched, revealing that the company is on track to hit its 60% low-carbon and renewable energy target by 2020. [ + ]
Cobots are the future of manufacturing
Universal Robots, a collaborative robots (cobots) manufacturer, will showcase collaborative man and machine workforce solutions at National Manufacturing Week 2019. [ + ]
Helping manufacturers keep ice-cream safe
Tentamus has developed a guideline for good hygiene practices for ice-cream manufacturers, after a recent FDA report highlighted a number of safety issues at ice-cream facilities. [ + ]
How healthy is the protein trend?
Research has revealed that long-term high-protein intake from consuming certain types of amino acids is good for building muscles but could shorten life span. [ + ]
Global organic food sales reach US$105 billion
Global organic food and drink sales increased by 6% to US$105 billion in 2018, marking the first time it has surpassed the US$100 billion barrier, according to Ecovia Intelligence. [ + ]
Proseal to be acquired by JBT
The £220m deal will allow Proseal to further expand its business by providing access to JBT's global sales and service network. [ + ]
Alcohol ads in sport impact drinking attitudes
Research has found that repeated exposure to alcohol advertising in sport, particularly a popular brand, leads to more positive attitudes towards alcohol in general. [ + ]
Research collaboration to tackle global food challenges
Quadram Institute Bioscience and the University of Newcastle have recently signed a memorandum of understanding which will see them work together to address global food and health challenges. [ + ]
Cornell–3M partnership on food safety continues
Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and technology company 3M have celebrated the renewal of their five-year partnership with a new food safety lab. [ + ]
Meat processors call for lower operating costs
Australian meat producers are calling for political parties to cut red tape and energy costs, after a report revealed they have significantly higher operating costs than their international competitors. [ + ]
Helping manufacturers with sugar reduction
Food and beverage manufacturers looking to produce reduced-sugar products are encouraged to join a free webinar on 15 May 2019. [ + ]
Wild tomato evolution could help reduce pesticides
Michigan State University researchers have obtained a better understanding of the natural insect resistance of wild tomato plants, which could help reduce the use of pesticides. [ + ]
More stringent food safety practices for leafy greens
Following the E. coli outbreak involving romaine lettuce last year, the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement Board has voted to strengthen mandatory food safety practices required on farms. [ + ]
AUSVEG calls for agriculture visa
With the federal election fast approaching, AUSVEG has called on political parties to address the major labour shortages in the horticulture industry. [ + ]