Industry News
Killing pathogenic bacteria without using antibiotics or chemicals
Engineering researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have developed a new method to kill deadly pathogenic bacteria, including Listeria, in food handling and packaging. This innovation represents an alternative to the use of antibiotics or chemical decontamination in food supply systems. [ + ]
Environment affects taste of whisky by up to 20%
British researchers have demonstrated that environment can enhance the flavour of whisky by up to 20%. [ + ]
Fat phobia busted? Olive oil found to regulate satiety
A new study conducted at Technische Universität München and the University of Vienna has shown that natural oils and fats regulate the sensation of fullness after eating, with olive oil being the most effective. [ + ]
Dairy farmers to supply direct to Woolworths
Woolworths is trialling a direct relationship with a group of dairy farmers in the Manning Valley. This will be the first time that a retailer has contracted farmers directly for drinking milk. [ + ]
New administrative measures for dairy exports to China
New administrative measures on inspection, quarantine and supervision of imports and exports of dairy products to and from China will come into effect on 1 May 2013. [ + ]
Big brother to watch over all Inghams plants
Inghams has announced it will install video monitoring at all of its processing plants following the release of a video showing employees kicking, stomping and punching live turkeys. [ + ]
Funding for E. coli vaccine development
Bioniche Life Sciences received $500,000 from the National Research Council of Canada to further develop an E. coli O157 vaccine. [ + ]
Translating safety research into everyday applications
A report released by the Produce Marketing Association and Western Growers aims to help produce industry members understand the latest food safety research and how to apply key findings to their day-to-day operations. [ + ]
UK food safety gets an £800,000 boost
Food industry standards in the UK will be given a boost to the tune of £800,000 as part of a collaboration between business and academia that will create new software. [ + ]
Study to revolutionise allergen management
The iFAAM project - the world’s largest study of food allergies - will produce a standardised management process for companies involved in food manufacturing. [ + ]
Love apples could help heal hearts
Tomato could soon be living up to its ‘love apple’ title, improving heart health by lowering cholesterol. Researchers have genetically modified tomatoes to produce the actions of good cholesterol. [ + ]
Wine in supermarkets: an opportunity or threat for Australian winemakers?
A petition of 22,000 signatures supporting the sale of wine in supermarkets has been presented to the South Australian Government. The Let’s Draw the Line Campaign argues such a move would cripple independent bottle shops and hotels. [ + ]
Turkey bashers sacked by Inghams
Inghams has terminated five employees from its Tahmoor abattoir following Lateline’s airing of a video showing employees kicking, punching and stomping live turkeys prior to processing. [ + ]
FMC breaks ground on Thai MCC facility
FMC Corporation has broken ground on a new microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) manufacturing facility in Rayon, Thailand. [ + ]
25 largest F&B manufacturers assessed by ATNI
The first edition of the ATNI report, launched on 12 March, assesses the 25 largest food and beverage companies on nutrition-related commitments, performance and disclosure practices. [ + ]