Industry News
Polydextrose could increase satiety, reduce energy intake
Polydextrose fibre could be used to increase consumer satiety and reduce subsequent energy intake, a recent study published in the British Journal of Nutrition has shown. [ + ]
Global food and water crisis expected by 2050
The world could face a food and water crisis by as early as 2050 if key countries don’t review their current food policies, according to Major General John Hartley AO, CEO of Future Directions International. [ + ]
Program available for Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Conference
The program for the 14th annual Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Conference is now available. This year’s event has the theme of ‘Supply Chain Sustainability: Exploring its impact on you and your business’. [ + ]
Red meat exports tip 100,000 tonnes for May 2013
Australian exports of beef and veal have reached a record high, with the monthly total for May 2013 exceeding 100,000 tonnes for the first time. [ + ]
Bosch to acquire Tecsor
Bosch Packaging Technology has announced it plans to acquire the assets of Tecsor Machines et Systèmes SAS for an undisclosed amount. The two companies signed agreements for the acquisition on 11 June. [ + ]
Star system puts onus on industry to change
While the recently approved star rating system for packaged food is designed to give consumers clearer nutrition information, a good deal of the responsibility is being put back on the food industry to change its products. [ + ]
National research policy crucial to Australia’s success, researchers say
Australia’s research and science community has joined together to urge Australia’s political leaders to back a strategic national research policy to build a stronger, smarter nation. [ + ]
Health: the new black in the confectionery industry
Healthy food is the new black, according to Stephen Kulmar. Speaking at ConTech 2013, Kulmar said that black is enduring in fashion and health products will be enduring in food. [ + ]
NORD expands Aust customer services capacity
NORD Drivesystems AU now offers mechanical and electrical engineering services and support for all NORD helical geared motors and NORD frequency inverter products, with application engineers in both the Sydney and Melbourne offices. [ + ]
Health Star Rating system to go ahead
The five-star rating system for food packaging has been approved by state and federal health and agriculture ministers. The system will be voluntary for two years, after which time it will be evaluated. [ + ]
Maersk teams up with UN to combat global food waste
To combat global food waste, Maersk Container Industry (MCI) has joined the United Nations’ SAVE FOOD initiative to help make international food logistics more efficient. [ + ]
GS1 GoScan wins state ICT award
The GS1 GoScan has been awarded the Victorian iAwards Merit Recipient award in the Consumer Category of the 2013 iAwards. [ + ]
Rushed labelling system is still flawed, AFGC says
The new front-of-pack nutrition labelling system (FoPL) has been rushed out without any cost-benefit analysis or evidence that it will achieve the outcomes it is seeking, according to AFGC CEO Gary Dawson. [ + ]
SABIC publishes new food safety and compliance declarations
SABIC has published new food safety and compliance declarations for its polyolefins (polyethylenes and polypropylenes) on its website to allow its clients to gain assurance on regulatory compliance. [ + ]
Coles in court for half-baked bread
The ACCC has instituted Federal Court proceedings against Coles after the supermarket’s ‘freshly baked’ bread products were alleged to be par-baked off-site and sent frozen to Coles stores with in-house bakeries. [ + ]
