Industry News
$23 million for first round of food research funding
A government plan to secure jobs for Australians and build sustainable industries will see Australia’s food, manufacturing and defence industries work with university researchers to become more competitive in the global marketplace. [ + ]
Fox and rat passed off as lamb in China
A three-month Chinese Ministry of Public Security (MPS) campaign has resulted in the arrest of 904 people who are alleged to have been involved in meat-related crimes such as producing fake beef and mutton made from rat and fox. [ + ]
No tariffs for imported tinned fruit, PM says
The government will not consider imposing tariffs on imported tinned fruit, the Prime Minister has told ABC Rural, despite calls from SPC Ardmona to put temporary tariff protection in place. [ + ]
AUSPACK PLUS attracts visitors from around the world
AUSPACK PLUS 2013 isn’t just about the exhibition. The event also features the WorldStar Packaging Awards and World Packaging Organisation (WPO) board meetings. [ + ]
Visit, network and win at AUSPACK PLUS 2013
Aside from seeing the largest selection of working packaging and processing machinery on display in Australia, visitors to AUSPACK PLUS 2013 will have plenty of networking opportunities and the chance to win prizes. [ + ]
IMCD Group spreads its wings in Thailand
Already active in Australia, New Zealand, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, IMCD Group has opened an office in Thailand to strengthen its presence in the region even further. The office in Bangkok currently employs four members of staff, covering personal care and food market sectors. [ + ]
Bottled water to overtake carbonates in two years
According to market research organisation Canadean, demand for packaged water has rocketed exponentially, with volumes doubling in the past decade despite the global downturn. [ + ]
Agr opens new Bangkok office to service Asia
Agr International has officially opened Agr Bangkok, Ltd, a new sales and service office located in Bangkok, in response to significant growth in its customer base in the Asian region. [ + ]
Processing and filling solutions on display at AUSPACK PLUS 2013
Searching for processing or filling solutions? AUSPACK PLUS will showcase plenty of processing and filling machinery from local and international companies at the 2013 event. [ + ]
FoodSwitch feature to help coeliacs
A new feature on the food label-scanning app FoodSwitch will help coeliacs and people intolerant to gluten make more informed decisions in the supermarket. [ + ]
Consumer pressure forces Mondelez to tackle inequality
Consumer pressure has prompted Cadbury owner Mondelez International, the world’s biggest chocolate maker, to address the inequality faced by female cocoa farmers and workers. [ + ]
Australian bush food could be the next antioxidant superfood
Blackmores Institute has commissioned new research into the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of the Davidson’s Plum. Southern Cross University will undertake the research into the native fruit, which grows around northern NSW. [ + ]
JL Lennard to distribute Van Son inks in Australasia
JL Lennard Graphics has partnered with Royal Dutch Printing Ink Factories Van Son to distribute the company’s premium inks throughout Australasia. [ + ]
‘Seeing’ the flavour of foods
Speaking at the 245th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society, Terry E Acree, PhD, described how people sometimes ‘see’ flavours in foods and beverages before actually tasting them. [ + ]
Patties appoints new Chair
Mark Smith has been appointed Chairman and Non-Executive Director of Patties Foods, taking over the role from Chris Riordan. [ + ]