Industry News
How can pasteurised ice-cream contain Listeria?
A Kansas State University food safety specialist has explained how ice-cream could be contaminated. [ + ]
Master of Food and Packaging Innovation launched
The food and packaging industries will receive a boost of specialist graduates in a few years: the University of Melbourne has launched a Masters degree that aims to drive innovation in these sectors. [ + ]
New technology inspired by old science
A 165-year-old scientific principle is behind the development of a new, non-contact way to measure high temperatures. [ + ]
FSANZ considers bacteriophages for Salmonella reduction
Dutch biotech Micreos has applied to Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) for approval of a preparation of two bacteriophages S16 and FO1a (Salmonelex) as a processing aid to reduce Salmonella contamination in specified foods including raw poultry and meat. [ + ]
Genie grants dishes in under a minute
An idea, born from hunger during a late-night working session, has come to fruition as a device that can deliver your choice of food to the plate in less than a minute.
[ + ]‘Lab-to-let’ program arrives in Australia
A new concept in laboratory management is offering flexible, high-end lab spaces for rental in the heart of Sydney. [ + ]
‘Lab-to-let’ program arrives in Australia
A new concept in laboratory management is offering flexible, high-end lab spaces for rental in the heart of Sydney. [ + ]
Grain Science Conference
'Grains for a Healthy Future' is the theme of the 65th Australasian Grain Science Conference. [ + ]
Flexitarian trend prompts growth in vegetarian products
Food companies are now responding to the growing demand for vegetarian food offerings by releasing a greater variety of prepared vegetarian offerings in the form of shelf-stable, refrigerated and frozen products, David Despain writes in Food Technology magazine. [ + ]
The world's most expensive chocolate
At US$260 for a single 50 g bar, To'ak Chocolate is the most expensive chocolate in the world, according to its creators. [ + ]
Research confirms bottled water consumption driven by… thirst?
It seems that people who drink bottled water have a greater taste for other non-alcoholic beverages as well. [ + ]
Big slice of the action: Fonterra doubles mozzarella production at Clandeboye site
Fonterra's new mozzarella plant at its Clandeboye site is now up and running, doubling the company's production of the cheese to produce enough mozzarella for 300 million pizzas each year. [ + ]
User experience the focus of packaging innovation awards
End-user experience was a key focus of the 2015 DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation, with 77% of the winners being honoured for design that enhances the user's experience. [ + ]
Spreading the love: butter is better, according to 51% of shoppers
After several years of growth, butter has finally overtaken margarine as the spread of choice for Australian grocery shoppers. More than half of shoppers (51%) bought butter in 2014, compared to just under half (49%) who purchased margarine.
[ + ]Wiley moves to larger premises as demand for food manufacturing facilities grows
Growing demand for food manufacturing facilities has led Wiley to relocate its NSW office from Sydney Olympic Park to larger premises in Rhodes. The new 350 m2 Sydney office is four times the size of its previous location. [ + ]
