Industry News
Meal kits are greener than grocery meals
University of Michigan researchers found that the carbon dioxide emissions tied to the average grocery store meal were 2 kg higher than a meal kit. [ + ]
Busting the myth about microwaving aluminium
Miguel Campos of food packaging supplier Advanta explains how to safely use aluminium packaging in a household microwave. [ + ]
SIG aseptic cartons using ASI-certified aluminium foil
SIG is now using foil certified by the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) for its aseptic carton packs. [ + ]
Meat industry concerned over sustainable food targets
A report by the EAT-Lancet Commission has recommended limiting red meat consumption to a maximum of 28 g a day, but Meat and Livestock Australia fears the implications this may have on the Australian red meat industry. [ + ]
Caffeine buzz is possible without drinking coffee
Smelling coffee could trigger similar reactions in the brain as physically drinking a cup, according to new research. [ + ]
Severe Salmonella outbreaks predicted in Australia, researchers say
Salmonella outbreaks are likely to become more severe in the future, according to a model developed by University of Sydney researchers. [ + ]
John Dee upgrades its regional cold store
The upgrades to the Regional Cold Store, delivered by Wiley, will reduce operational costs, expand storage capacity and increase product sorting capabilities. [ + ]
Researchers use yeast to manufacture low-calorie sweetener
University of Illinois researchers have used a yeast-based approach to produce tagatose, a natural, low-calorie sweetener, which may help increase its commercial use. [ + ]
Stay clear of contaminated cheese
Four of Washed Rind's French cheeses are being pulled from supermarket shelves across Australia due to potential microbial Listeria contamination. [ + ]
Coca-Cola increases its recycled packaging
Coca-Cola has announced 70% of its plastic bottles manufactured in Australia will be made from recycled plastic by the end of this year. [ + ]
UQ licenses high-yield wheat variety
Australian wheat farmers, particularly those in Queensland, are set to benefit from a high-yield Mexican wheat variety identified by researchers from the University of Queensland. [ + ]
New CEO for Kraft Heinz Australia
Kraft Heinz Australia CEO Simon Laroche will focus on business and people growth, strengthening partner relationships and local product innovation. [ + ]
Calling all label innovators
A total of six awards are up for grabs at the 2019 Label Industry Global Awards, two of which have been introduced to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Labelexpo. [ + ]
Wine label directory clamps down on copycat exporters
The Australian Wine Label Intellectual Property Directory aims to improve the transparency of exported labels, identify copycat labels and ensure fraudsters are held accountable. [ + ]
Abattoir fined after forklift hits workers
Warrnambool abattoir Midfield Meat International Pty Ltd has been fined $95,000 after two of its workers were struck by a forklift. [ + ]
