Industry News
New award category for HACCP Conference
The Ross Peters Memorial Award has been created in memory of the former technical director of Advancing Food Safety, who played a significant role in the Australian and international food industry. [ + ]
Greens’ food security plan to tackle the ‘supermarket duopoly’
The Greens party has launched Our Food Future, its plan for Australia’s food security. The plan includes seven initiatives totalling more than $600 million in commitments over the next four years. [ + ]
New industry mentor for packaging students
Certificate in Packaging (Level 3) students will gain exposure to the packaging industry, with UPM Raflatac Melbourne joining the AIP’s education program as an industry mentor. [ + ]
Container scheme will cost consumers, AFGC claims
Northern Territorians will bear the cost of the “flawed” Cash for Containers Scheme, the AFGC claims. The NT Government announced yesterday that it will reinstate the scheme. [ + ]
Fonterra fined $900K by Chinese authorities
As if the Clostridium botulinum contamination scare wasn’t enough, Fonterra has now been slapped with a NZ$900,000 administrative fine following the NDRC review of pricing practices of consumer dairy products in mainland China. [ + ]
Fonterra CEO apologises for contamination anxiety
Fonterra CEO Theo Spierings has issued an apology for the “anxiety” caused by the potential Clostridium botulinum contamination of Fonterra’s whey protein concentrate. [ + ]
Partnership showcases materials handling solutions
element14 and TE Connectivity have partnered to showcase the latest materials handling and industrial control products and technologies for customers in the Asia-Pacific region. [ + ]
MG invests $2.5m to meet dairy demand
Devondale-Murray Goulburn will invest $2.5 million to upgrade its Koroit plant to meet the production requirements of a five-year agreement with Danone to supply 50,000 tonnes of Growing Up Milk Powders (GUMPs) base. [ + ]
New definition for gluten-free foods
There’s nothing ambiguous about the term ‘gluten-free’, right? Well, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) thinks there is. It has just published a new regulation defining the term for voluntary food labelling. [ + ]
Urschel breaks ground on $80m expansion
Urschel has held an elaborate groundbreaking facility for a US$80 million construction project at its Valparaiso, Indiana, site. The facility will encompass 71 acres, with 160 acres being purchased for future growth. [ + ]
China bans Fonterra imports
China has not imposed a blanket ban on Fonterra’s products, despite the recent recall of products containing Fonterra’s whey protein concentrate due to contamination with Clostridium botulinum, the New Zealand Ministry of Primary Industries has said. [ + ]
Egg producer to install biogas digester
Darling Downs Fresh Eggs will become the first Australian egg producer to install a biogas digester to power its poultry business. The project is expected to reduce the business’s current grid electricity usage by 60% in the first year. [ + ]
Dairy products recalled after botulism contamination
Fonterra has recalled several batches of whey protein concentrate after concerns were raised that they may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, which can cause botulism. The product, WPC80, is used in a range of products including baby formula and sports supplement drinks. [ + ]
Capitol Ingredients acquired by IMCD Group
Sydney-based specialty ingredients distributor Capitol Ingredients Australia has been acquired by IMCD Group. Capitol will be consolidated with staff from the IMCD Personal Care team and will run as a separate division of IMCD ANZ. [ + ]
New Australian Made Campaign director announced
Nicki Anderson has been appointed as a new director of the Australian Made Campaign, the not-for-profit organisation that administers the iconic Australian Made, Australian Grown logo. [ + ]
