Industry News
NZ invests in research to move up from minimally processed exports
New Zealand's High-Value Nutrition Science Challenge aims to enable transformational change in the country's food and beverage industry and position the sector as an international centre of excellence for high-value food-for-health products. [ + ]
Stricter guidelines for school lunches lead to healthier eating
A new study has found that guidelines introduced to improve the nutritional quality of US school lunches are having the desired impact on healthy eating choices. [ + ]
Learn about high pressure for cold pasteurisation
High-pressure pasteurisation is an established way to extend shelf life, reduce reliance on preservatives and inactivate foodborne pathogens while maintaining colour, flavour and fresh-like characteristics. Attend this CSIRO course to find out all about it. [ + ]
No sugary drinks for New Zealanders
An anti sugary drink logo is now available for free in NZ. [ + ]
Huntsman launches three TPUs for food contact applications
Chemical company Huntsman has developed three thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) grades that can be used in the hygienic processing, packaging and distribution of food. [ + ]
UPM Raflatac directs label waste to energy, not landfill
At this year's Labelexpo Americas event in Chicago, UPM Raflatac partnered with organisers to enable exhibiting label converters to give their label, matrix and liner waste a new life in the form of energy. [ + ]
Monash deal to fast-track food exports to China
An agreement between Monash University and China's biggest food company will open the door for future opportunities in China for Australian food and beverage exporters. [ + ]
Bosch partners with Software AG on IoT and Industry 4.0
Software AG has entered a strategic innovation partnership with Bosch to develop joint services and solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0. [ + ]
Inaccurate baby bottle markings pose a health risk
An Australian study has found more than half of infant feeding bottles have inaccurate or missing markings, sparking calls for the introduction and enforcement of industry standards for bottles to prevent babies from becoming ill. [ + ]
Forget eight glasses a day — just drink when you're thirsty
Results from a study led by Monash University challenge the popular idea that humans should drink eight glasses of water a day for health. [ + ]
Super soup
John McEwan Handcrafted Gourmet Foods is celebrating its success in the premium ready meal market, with its Chicken Kale & Quinoa Soup taking out a Gold Medal and the 2016 Champion Trophy for Convenience Food at the 2016 Australian Food Awards. [ + ]
Prison food system wins award
The Philadelphia Prison System has been recognised for its innovative food recovery achievements that include composting 1.35 tons of wasted food each day and saving the City of Philadelphia US$31,000 each year in landfill fees. [ + ]
Home appliance grows ingredients within a week
A home appliance that will grow ingredients from plant cells inside a week is under development in Finland. [ + ]
Ireland issues guidelines to improve safety of produce
Ireland has made available new information to assist growers with the safe production of fresh produce on farms. [ + ]
Australian research targets next-generation food crops
Research led by the Australian National University (ANU) is helping to develop food crops which offer bigger yield potential and improved drought tolerance. [ + ]
