Industry News
GEA and SOCACEL align to develop ham massager
GEA Food Solutions and SOCACEL have joined forces to develop a new vacuum ham massager. The two companies say the alliance's synergy will result in a massager that sets high standards for performance, reliability and quality. [ + ]
Infrared technology key to non-destructive food quality testing
Non-destructive food quality testing could soon be a reality, thanks to researchers from the University of Western Australia. The technique is similar to using infrared thermometers to detect body temperature. [ + ]
Are you coming to the 2014 AIP National Conference?
The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) has issued a 'save the date' notice for the biennial AIP National Conference, to be held on 17 and 18 June at the Sofitel Wentworth in Sydney. [ + ]
Amcor's acquisition of Detmold packaging business passes ACCC review
Amcor's proposed acquisition of Detmold Group's Australian flexible packaging business will not be blocked by the ACCC, the competition watchdog has announced. [ + ]
Canning specialist to deliver retort processing seminar
Chris Bourne of FoodStream will outline new advances in a seminar entitled ‘Retort Processing: Quality Optimisation and Recent Developments’ in Shepparton on 28 March. [ + ]
AIP goes to Bali
The Australian Institute of Packaging is heading to Bali. In conjunction with the Indonesian Packaging Federation and the World Packaging Organisation, the AIP will deliver a training course and several packaging workshops. [ + ]
Most consumers won't cough up for non-GM foods
While the labelling of genetically modified GM foods is a hot topic, recent research from The NPD Group shows that 67% of all primary grocery shoppers in the US will not pay extra for non-GM foods. [ + ]
The nose knows best? Not really, researchers say
The nose isn't the only organ associated with smell, according to researchers from the Université de Montréal. Apparently vision also plays a role in how we perceive smell. [ + ]
High-vitamin C foods could reduce stroke risk
While an apple a day may keep the doctor away, an orange a day could reduce your risk of stroke. Researchers have found that eating foods high in vitamin C could reduce the risk of the most common type of haemorrhagic stroke. [ + ]
Fonterra invests $32m in sliced cheese facility
Fonterra will invest $32 million to expand its slice-on-slice cheese capacity at its Eltham site in Taranaki. The slice-on-slice cheese is used in quick-service restaurants for products such as hamburgers and sandwiches. [ + ]
CCA denies rumours of SPC Ardmona closure
Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) has issued a statement clarifying its position on SPC Ardmona following reports that it may close the processor. The company says these reports are "mistaken". [ + ]
Imported foods have 99% compliance with Aust standards
New figures from DAFF show that most imported foods comply with Australia's strict food standards. According to a new report from DAFF, the results of tests applied to imported food show a consistently high rate of compliance. [ + ]
Knowledge hub for product inspection launched
Eagle Product Inspection has launched a new website and knowledge hub that aims to provide food and pharmaceutical manufacturers with information on technologies, trends, regulations and legislation in the inspection market. [ + ]
Milk protein measurement standard expanded
The standard for measuring the protein content of cow's milk has been expanded to include milk from other species. The IDF and ISO say the revised standard will enhance consumer protection and ensure trade harmonisation. [ + ]
Murray Goulburn case study at ACI Connect conference
A case study explaining how Murray Goulburn went about optimising its milk powder drying process is just one of the reasons why you should register to attend Australia's new automation, control and instrumentation conference, ACI Connect. [ + ]
