Industry News
Victorian Premier's Sustainability Awards 2017 finalists
The finalists for this year's Premier’s Sustainability Awards have been announced, and two companies recognised as leading the way to a sustainable future in the food industry are eWater Systems and the Grand Hyatt Melbourne. [ + ]
Spin-welding technology creates shelf-stable probiotic beverages
Karma has used Emerson's spin-welding technology to create shelf-stable mix-to-drink probiotic beverages that will soon be available in the US consumer market. [ + ]
In-fridge delivery being trialled
Giant US retailer Walmart is testing new delivery ideas for groceries. One idea being tested is delivering the groceries into customers' fridges when they are not at home. [ + ]
NT Farmers rejoins AUSVEG
The Northern Territory Farmers Association (NT Farmers) has resumed its membership with AUSVEG, the national industry representative body for vegetable growers. [ + ]
Synlait to establish Palmerston North R&D facility
Synlait will establish a research and development centre in Palmerston North, New Zealand, focusing on the development of new milk products, processing technology and packaging. [ + ]
Thermometer theme for Australian Food Safety Week 2017
Held 11–18 November, the Australian Food Safety Week 2017 has announced that the theme will be 'Is it done yet? Use a thermometer for great food, cooked safely every time'. [ + ]
Health risks of natural origin
It's natural so it must be good — right? Actually — no! [ + ]
Australian Food Cold Chain Council formed in Queensland
A new cold chain advocacy group has been established in Queensland to improve compliance and standards in the handling of food at all levels of the cold chain. [ + ]
Detecting dormant pathogens
Salmonella and Shiga toxigenic E. coli (STEC) are two pathogens that can go into a dormant state where they remain virulent but can't be detected through traditional culturing methods. [ + ]
What's in a name?
John Lemon lemonade has been forced to change its name following legal action claiming infringement of the John Lennon trademark. [ + ]
Amazon warned to comply with Australian law
With Amazon set to enter the Australian market, the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has reminded the online retail giant that it must ensure it complies with Australia's unfair contract terms legislation. [ + ]
Food recall vs crisis: the importance of preparation
After analysing the preparedness of the food and beverage industry for product recall, a recent survey conducted by the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) and Victual found that most companies are underprepared in the event of a crisis. [ + ]
New Zealand endorses the Dairy Declaration of Rotterdam
New Zealand's commitment towards a global sustainable dairy development has been confirmed, with DairyNZ, the Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand (DCANZ) and the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) endorsing the Dairy Declaration of Rotterdam. [ + ]
Allpax partners with LSU to develop shelf-stable foods
Allpax has announced it is partnering with the School of Nutrition and Food Sciences from Louisiana State University (LSU) Agricultural Center to assist North American shelf-stable food companies that create nutritious products. [ + ]
Beer breakthrough: consumers embrace low-alcohol beer
Research by global marketing intelligence agency Mintel suggested European consumers enjoy the taste of beer containing low or no alcohol as much as full-strength beer. [ + ]
