Industry News
Award for foodservice condiment packaging and dispensing system
The Cryovac FlexPrep dispensing system, which delivers portion control and improved food safety to the application of condiments, has won the 2018 Kitchen Innovations Award. [ + ]
WHO to investigate threat of plastic in water
A study has revealed that 93% of bottled water has signs of microplastic contamination — so what are the dangers of consuming it? [ + ]
Future Food initiative helps grow Brisbane businesses
The education and industry development programs are part of the city's strategy to drive investment and job growth in the food and agribusiness sector. [ + ]
Britain urges takeaways to stop serving salad
A recent survey in the UK found that 99% of salads served alongside takeaway food are thrown away. [ + ]
What'll this do to the gluten-free market?
If the vaccine under trial to 'cure' coeliacs is successful, what will happen to the whole 'gluten free' food sector? [ + ]
Gut serotonin linked to obesity
Researchers found that human obesity is characterised by an increased capacity to produce and release serotonin, which can help focus future therapies. [ + ]
Track your eating habits with tooth-mounted sensors
Miniature sensors wirelessly send information about a person's intake of glucose, salt and alcohol to a mobile device in response to an incoming radiofrequency signal. [ + ]
Country of origin labelling for fast food outlets
From July it will be mandatory for all food sold in retail stores to carry country of origin information — why shouldn't this be extended to fast food outlets? [ + ]
New brew of beer holds the hops, keeps the flavour
How would you like to try beer that costs less and has a more consistent flavour? US scientists may have come to your rescue. [ + ]
New DURA-SLIK technology released to reduce abrasive wear on magnetic separators
MAGNATTACK Global has developed, trialled and released an advanced method to reduce rapid wear and damage to magnetic separation equipment. [ + ]
AIP dinner opens discussions on plastic trends
The Australian Institute of Packaging and the Society of Plastic Engineers are hosting a joint technical dinner to discuss consumer and environmental trends in plastics. [ + ]
Banana extract helps prevent ice-cream melting
Cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) extracted from ground-up banana plants decreased melting times and increased the creaminess of ice-cream. [ + ]
Researchers upcycle wine waste
With the seeds, stalks and skins of grapes all considered 'waste' products — known as pomace — about a quarter of each grape ends up in landfills. [ + ]
Court rules Heinz misled consumers with health claim
The Federal Court ruled Heinz made a misleading health claim on its Little Kids Shredz products aimed at children aged 1–3. [ + ]
Reducing Listeria’s virulence
Researchers have identified several compounds that may be effective in containing Listeria’s virulence — or ability to produce disease. [ + ]
