Industry News
Finalists announced for APPMA 2014 Scholarship
The four finalists for the APPMA 2014 Scholarship program have been announced. The winning packaging engineer will have the opportunity to complete a Diploma in Packaging Technology. [ + ]
Vacuum packed ideas at foodpro 2014
Packaging system manufacturer Sealed Air will be launching its new vacuum packaging solution - Simple Steps Gourmet Plates - at Melbourne's foodpro 2014. [ + ]
NZ workshops prompt food safety information sharing
Two food safety workshops hosted in New Zealand have opened the channels of communication between organisations when it comes to food safety, host IChemE says. [ + ]
Name change for wine enzymes
The Australian Wine Research Institute is applying to change the naming and classification of carboxyl proteinase enzymes to bring them into line with International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology classifications. [ + ]
Could the WA organic canola case change Australian organic standards?
Experts say they hope the case of Marsh vs Baxter will lead to a reconsideration of Australia's organic certification standards, which set a strict zero-tolerance policy for GM. [ + ]
Cold pasteurisation to replace sulfites in wine?
German company Edecto has developed and patented a 'cold pasteurisation' method that preserves liquid products at moderate temperatures. The method is being trialled with wine as an alternative to sulfur dioxide as a preservative. [ + ]
DuPont to launch cholesterol-controlling probiotic range
DuPont Nutrition and Health has signed a global collaboration and licensing agreement with Spanish company AB-Biotics for its AB-Life product, a probiotic that maintains healthy levels of cholesterol in at-risk individuals. [ + ]
Fresh Produce Safety Centre addresses gap in industry
The University of Sydney is hosting the Fresh Produce Safety Centre, a new industry-funded centre aimed at ensuring the safety of fresh food produced in Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
NSW Government's decision on distilled spirits "unjustifiable", DSICA says
The NSW Government's decision to ban the sale of shots, doubles and certain ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages is "completely unjustifiable", the Distilled Spirits Industry Council of Australia (DSICA) claims. [ + ]
Pienaar appointed WPO vice president, responsible for education
Pierre Pienaar has been elected to the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) board as the vice-president responsible for education. Pienaar is a past president of the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP). [ + ]
New regional sales manager for tna
Paul Irwin has been appointed regional sales manager for tna. [ + ]
Carbon-graphite material approved for food equipment construction
The National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) has approved Metcar Grade M-133 for use in the construction of commercial food equipment. [ + ]
SAI Global board fires CEO; considers acquisition bid
It's been a big week for SAI Global. The company's board appointed a new executive chairman after the CEO was fired. The company is also considering an acquisition proposal from Pacific Equity Partners (PEP). [ + ]
Court proceedings begin against alleged egg cartel members
The ACCC has commenced Federal Court proceedings against a number of egg producers and organisations for allegedly attempting to make a cartel arrangement that would reduce the number of eggs available to Australian consumers and businesses. [ + ]
Fonterra and Nestlé rework Dairy Partners Americas joint venture
Fonterra has announced it has realigned its Dairy Partners Americas (DPA) 50/50 joint venture with Nestlé. The two companies have signed binding agreements covering the revised scope of the alliance. [ + ]
