Industry News
Crop yields not increasing fast enough to feed the world in 2050
Crop yields worldwide are not increasing quickly enough to support estimated global food requirements in 2050, according to a study published in PLOS One. [ + ]
New Group Vice President International for GSF
Distributor and food processor Golden State Foods has announced the appointment of John Broekhuis as Group Vice President, International. [ + ]
Collaboration key to innovation: Nicolas Georges
Innovation is as much about execution as it is imagination, according to the head of innovation at Kraft Foods Australia, Nicolas Georges. [ + ]
‘Twist to open’ wine cork launched in Europe
Amorim and O-I have announced the European launch of a new cork-glass wine packaging solution for the popular premium and fast-turnaround still wine market. [ + ]
Qld Premier’s Sustainability Award for biogas-recovery project
Meat renderer AJ Bush & Sons has won the Business Eco-efficiency Award at the Queensland Premier’s Sustainability Awards for its biogas-recovery project. [ + ]
Program available for Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Conference
The program for the 14th annual Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Conference is now available. This year’s event has the theme of ‘Supply Chain Sustainability: Exploring its impact on you and your business’. [ + ]
Polydextrose could increase satiety, reduce energy intake
Polydextrose fibre could be used to increase consumer satiety and reduce subsequent energy intake, a recent study published in the British Journal of Nutrition has shown. [ + ]
Global food and water crisis expected by 2050
The world could face a food and water crisis by as early as 2050 if key countries don’t review their current food policies, according to Major General John Hartley AO, CEO of Future Directions International. [ + ]
Red meat exports tip 100,000 tonnes for May 2013
Australian exports of beef and veal have reached a record high, with the monthly total for May 2013 exceeding 100,000 tonnes for the first time. [ + ]
Bosch to acquire Tecsor
Bosch Packaging Technology has announced it plans to acquire the assets of Tecsor Machines et Systèmes SAS for an undisclosed amount. The two companies signed agreements for the acquisition on 11 June. [ + ]
Star system puts onus on industry to change
While the recently approved star rating system for packaged food is designed to give consumers clearer nutrition information, a good deal of the responsibility is being put back on the food industry to change its products. [ + ]
National research policy crucial to Australia’s success, researchers say
Australia’s research and science community has joined together to urge Australia’s political leaders to back a strategic national research policy to build a stronger, smarter nation. [ + ]
Health: the new black in the confectionery industry
Healthy food is the new black, according to Stephen Kulmar. Speaking at ConTech 2013, Kulmar said that black is enduring in fashion and health products will be enduring in food. [ + ]
NORD expands Aust customer services capacity
NORD Drivesystems AU now offers mechanical and electrical engineering services and support for all NORD helical geared motors and NORD frequency inverter products, with application engineers in both the Sydney and Melbourne offices. [ + ]
SABIC publishes new food safety and compliance declarations
SABIC has published new food safety and compliance declarations for its polyolefins (polyethylenes and polypropylenes) on its website to allow its clients to gain assurance on regulatory compliance. [ + ]