Industry News
Robot assists with agritech field experiments
A mobile robot will help scientists at a UK university to conduct agricultural experiments in the field. [ + ]
Polysorbate slows E. coli toxin production
Stopping E. coli from producing Shiga toxin could be as simple as using polysorbate to disrupt the biofilm. [ + ]
Horticulture Code of Conduct needs "significant" changes: ACCC
A report by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has highlighted the Horticulture Code of Conduct as an area of particular concern in the horticulture and viticulture industries. [ + ]
Are you looking for Asian export opportunities?
The Australian Packaging & Processing Machinery Association (APPMA) will coordinate the second Australian Pavilion at ProPak Asia 2017, to be held in Bangkok, Thailand from 14–17 June. [ + ]
IoT standards for M2M communications
The potential of the Internet of Things has been advanced with the publication of a new set of specifications by oneM2M, the global standards initiative for Machine-to-Machine communications and the IoT. [ + ]
Restaurants and seafood to feature at foodservice show
Australian hospitality trade show Foodservice Australia will bring the National Restaurant Conference to Melbourne for the first time in 2017, as well as a new event, the Australian Seafood Summit. [ + ]
Can ready meals cash in on the downturn in restaurant trade?
When money is tight consumers' discretionary spending changes and ready meals could fill the void between restaurant meals and cooking for yourself. [ + ]
International competition for food technology students
University students in food science and technology and food-related studies are invited to participate in a competition designed to improve practical knowledge and abilities in solving real processing and food industry-related problems. [ + ]
Klöckner Pentaplast eyes growing Middle East market with Farmamak acquisition
Klöckner Pentaplast has acquired Farmamak, a rigid film manufacturer in Turkey and surrounding regions. With annual sales of €47 million, Farmamak employs approximately 230 people. [ + ]
Marley Spoon adds vegan options to its meal kit menu
To celebrate World Vegan Day on 1 November, meal kit delivery company Marley Spoon will introduce vegan protein options to its menu. [ + ]
Are parents who buy ready meals very busy, or just terrible cooks?
A study published in the Journal of Nutrition and Behavior has found that being busy is merely one contributing factor in the choice of convenience meals. [ + ]
Stevia molecules unchanged by processing: research
A research study has supported stevia's claim to naturality, finding that all the plant's sweet molecules remain unchanged throughout the stages of processing. [ + ]
Steam technology can reduce fat while preserving taste
A joint project by OAL and the University of Lincoln has found that cooking with steam infusion can reduce the fat in dairy-based sauces by up to 20%, while still enhancing the qualities consumers enjoy such as flavour and mouthfeel. [ + ]
University trials food freshness technology
A US University has reported the results from its test of a new food freshness technology. [ + ]
Applications open for 2017 APPMA Annual Scholarship
The Australian Packaging & Processing Machinery Association (APPMA) is accepting submissions for its ninth annual scholarship program, which will provide one packaging technologist, designer or engineer the opportunity to complete a Diploma in Packaging Technology to the value of $9000. [ + ]
