Industry News
Marel adds Carnitech’s mixing and grinding back into its portfolio
The Icelandic fish, poultry and meat equipment, systems and further processing company Marel has strengthened its market position by acquiring the mixing and grinding sections of Carnitech for EU1.5 million. [ + ]
INC welcomes recommendations on infant formula marketing
The Infant Nutrition Council (INC) has welcomed the Australian Department of Health’s recommendations on the review of the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula (MAIF) Agreement. [ + ]
Conference to explore the French Paradox
The French Paradox and the complex relationship between wine consumption and health will be the focus of WineHealth 2013, which will be held from 18 to 20 July in Sydney. [ + ]
Steggles, ACMF found guilty over “free to roam” claims
Steggles has been found guilty of engaging in false, misleading and deceptive conduct by describing its meat chickens as “free to roam” in large barns. The Australian Chicken Meat Foundation was also found guilty of deceptive conduct. [ + ]
Fonterra to shed 300 admin jobs
Fonterra has announced it will shed 300 administrative jobs as part of its Support Services review. The company has also announced a number of new management appointments. [ + ]
MPC gets cracking on energy efficiency with $1.4m grant
The Macadamia Processing Company (MPC) has secured a $1.484 million grant for major energy-efficiency upgrades and expansion to its factory macadamia nut drying system. [ + ]
The Chinese ready meals market
The prepared meals sector in China is expected to grow rapidly up to 2017 with ready meals leading the way. [ + ]
Natural performance enhancer boosts performance by 6%
Ithaca College researchers have found that betaine - a nutrient found in shellfish and beetroot - can boost athletic performance by nearly 6% when added to a sports drink. [ + ]
Economy product launches overtake premium in UK
The uncertain economic climate is impacting new product launches in the UK, with the number of economy food and drink products launched in 2012 outstripping the number of premium launches for the first time. [ + ]
Reducing tuber crop losses in Africa and Asia
Around 700 million people in Africa and Asia rely on yams and cassava for food and income. But harvesting these staple crops isn’t easy: losses during harvesting and processing are exceptionally high, at 60% for yams and 30% for cassava. [ + ]
Nestlé to open Malaysian RTD beverage facility
Nestlé has announced plans to build a new factory in Malaysia to meet growing domestic demand for its ready-to-drink beverages. [ + ]
The sugar-fat seesaw: the reason dieting is difficult
The sugar-fat seesaw: while it may sound like a ride at an amusement park, nutritionists say it’s the reason people struggle to follow government guidelines to cut both fat and sugars simultaneously. [ + ]
SMEs to benefit from SCLAA energy-efficiency program
The SCLAA has received a $743,310 grant to develop and deliver a program called Energy Efficiency Solutions for Australian Transport and Logistics SMEs. [ + ]
Drug-resistant bacteria, farm workers and antibiotic use
A new study found drug-resistant bacteria associated with livestock in the noses of industrial livestock workers but not in the noses of antibiotic-free livestock workers. [ + ]
Devondale to open $60m western Sydney processing plant
Devondale has announced the location of it $60 million milk processing facility. The company recently confirmed that the new state-of-the-art facility will be built at Erskine Park in Sydney’s western suburbs. [ + ]
