Industry News
Challenge yields 200 ideas for better packaging
A challenge issued to the world's designers to create better and more sustainable consumer packaging has resulted in almost 200 design proposals, covering everything from e-book covers to toilet paper packaging. [ + ]
Aussies eating 32 kg of chocolate per year!
Australians have scored a measly 61% in our diet report card, and the CSIRO thinks we need to try harder! [ + ]
Twin acts as control sample for space nutrition study
While Scott Kelly is aboard the International Space Station, NASA scientists will track his nutritional status via blood and urine samples, which will be compared to those of his twin brother, Mark, here on Earth. [ + ]
Trans fats — not saturated fat — linked to heart disease, death
A study has found trans fats, but not saturated fats, are associated with greater risk of death and coronary heart disease. [ + ]
Pre-packaged potatoes preferred
Only 8% of consumers don't purchase pre-packaged potatoes, according to a consumer research study. [ + ]
Registrations open for AIP women's mentoring progam
Registrations are now open for the 2015 Ignite Packaging mentoring program for women working in the food, beverage, manufacturing and packaging industries. [ + ]
Biodegradable fruit and vegie bags mandatory in France
France has introduced a law to make bio-based, biodegradable fruit and vegetable bags mandatory. [ + ]
43 different names for sugar!
CHOICE is calling for changes to food labelling laws to assist consumers to identify added sugars in foods. [ + ]
Innovation award for Chris' Dips
A partnership to create innovative packaging for a gourmet dip range has been recognised as the most innovative product at the 2015 DIAA Australian Dairy Product Competition. [ + ]
Atlas Copco first compressor manufacturer awarded ISO 22000
Atlas Copco has become the first compressor manufacturer to receive ISO 22000 certification for its production facility. [ + ]
Munters acquires HB Group
Munters AB has signed an agreement to acquire HB Group, an international company that specialises in customised hygienic climate control systems for the food/dairy industries. [ + ]
How does Listeria grow on refrigerated smoked salmon?
One of the challenges associated with managing the pathogen Listeria monocytogenes is its ability to grow on food while it is refrigerated. [ + ]
Extract makes frying oil re-usable up to 80 times
Afdhal Oil both limits the oils absorbed when frying foods and prevents oil spoilage. [ + ]
Flexible packaging dominates food market
While glass, metal and paper packaging are slowly falling out of fashion, innovative flexible packaging is becoming more popular. [ + ]
AIP launches Product Identification course
The Australian Institute of Packaging has announced a half-day training course: Introduction to Product Identification. [ + ]
