Industry News
JBT pays $160 million for Tipper Tie
JBT has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Tipper Tie for US$160 million (before customary post-closing adjustments) with the sale expected to be completed this year. [ + ]
Overseas products fail to comply with Australian gluten-free standard
A study by The University of Western Australia has found that some foods produced overseas do not comply with the Australian standard that requires foods labelled gluten-free to contain "no detectable gluten". [ + ]
Export app for SMEs
The Export Essentials app released by Efic and the Export Council of Australia provides key details often overlooked by SMEs when planning to export. [ + ]
Healthy rewards points can promote healthy food choices
Price discounts, rewards cards and coupons are some common promotional strategies used to entice purchasers. A recent self-funded study looked at how healthy foods can be promoted in cafeterias. [ + ]
Virtual reality labels
Deschutes Brewery has brought two of its beers to life with virtual reality films that provide viewers with an immersive experience of Oregon landmarks. [ + ]
Backroom deals shut small brands out of supermarkets
An investigative report has uncovered the secret deals that determine product placement — and consumer choice — in US supermarkets. [ + ]
Australians wasting $10 billion in food each year
Australian households are wasting almost $1100 on food each year, collectively throwing $10 billion in the bin, according to the RaboDirect Food & Farming Report 2016. [ + ]
Peanut allergy treatment receives $15m funding boost
A $15 million venture capital funding round will advance the development of a promising new treatment for peanut allergy in children. [ + ]
Could faecal transplants cure obesity?
A connection has been found between the diversity of bacteria in human poo and levels of abdominal body fat. [ + ]
Free seminar on sustainable packaging at Foodtech Packtech
The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) will host a free seminar on 'Understanding Sustainable Packaging Innovations & Trends' during Foodtech Packtech. [ + ]
Logistics Hall of Fame recognises historic milestones
The founders of the postal system, the inventors of the barcode and the conveyor belt, and the pioneers of parcel and express logistics are among 13 logisticians inducted into the Logistics Hall of Fame in 2016. [ + ]
CSIRO's contribution to global food security
CSIRO's work on predicting Australia's agricultural future is gaining international attention. [ + ]
Healthy food start-ups: secrets for success
Start-ups that launch snacks or beverages with a 'free-from' positioning have the best chance of success, a research project by New Nutrition Business has found. [ + ]
Healthy growth forecast for fish and seafood market
The global fish and seafood market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 3.9% between 2015 and 2020, according to data from research company MarketLine. [ + ]
US beverage industry pours cash into fighting sugar taxes and warning labels
Analysis has revealed the three biggest members of the USA's soda (soft drink) lobby — the American Beverage Association, Coca-Cola and PepsiCo — have spent at least US$67 million since 2009 to defeat taxes and warning labels in 19 cities and states. [ + ]
