Industry News
Sirane increases mushroom shelf life
Mushrooms packed with Sira-Flex Resolve film reportedly showed no browning and no condensation after seven days. [ + ]
Pressure on Newman govt to reduce plastics
Queensland Conservation has called on the Newman government to urgently act to reduce plastics entering the environment following the Tasmanian Government’s announcement of a plastic bag ban. [ + ]
US meat, poultry, seafood packaging market to reach $9.7 bn by 2017
Meat, poultry and seafood packaging demand in the US is expected to increase 3.2% annually to $9.7 billion in 2017, a new study from the Freedonia Group shows. [ + ]
Food industry masterclasses to divulge success secrets
Elevating Food Safety says its Food Industry Masterclasses offer an opportunity to discover the “success secrets” of successful food industry companies and learn how to apply these strategies. [ + ]
AFGC promises two dedicated SME Board seats
Small to medium enterprises will have stronger representation on the Australian Food and Grocery Council Board, following changes to the Board’s composition. [ + ]
Business as usual for BSI, despite NCSI acquisition
BSI, the world’s first National Standards Body, has acquired NCSI from the National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia. NCSI’s business will be combined with BSI to form BSI incorporating NCSI. [ + ]
Brand makeover for Emrich
Coinciding with its recent expansion, Emrich has had a brand makeover, including an updated company name, logo and website. [ + ]
Largest US pork processor sold to Shuanghui
Smithfield Foods has been acquired by Chinese company Shuanghui International Holdings. Shuanghui is the majority shareholder of Henan Shuanghui Investment & Development, China’s largest meat processing enterprise. [ + ]
Industry bodies criticise National Food Plan
The National Food Plan has elicited critical responses from several industry bodies, including the Australian Food and Grocery Council and AUSVEG. [ + ]
Taro research to boost Pacific agribusiness
Australian research into taro could open new markets and create greater food security in the Pacific region, according to UQ and PARDI research leader Shane Dullahide. [ + ]
Food safety contributions to be awarded at HACCP Conference
Entries are now open for the 2013 Australian HACCP Awards. The awards will commend the outstanding contributions of individuals and businesses that have demonstrated a commitment to food safety. [ + ]
Phthalates raise blood pressure in children, study suggests
Phthalates are odourless, colourless and just about everywhere: flooring, plastic cups, beach balls, plastic wrap, intravenous tubing and - according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - the bodies of most Americans. [ + ]
A minute with Rob Lawrence (video)
What’s New in Food Technology & Manufacturing chatted to Rob Lawrence from Walls Machinery about the new Toyo Jidoki TT-8CR Pouch Filler/Sealer. [ + ]
Healthy gut bacteria protects against E. coli O157:H7
Having healthy gut bacteria could mean the difference between life and death, new research suggests. Healthy human gut bacteria protected mice against the effects of E. coli O157:H7 in a study carried out by the University of Michigan. [ + ]
Food laboratory accuracy remains a concern
A retrospective study of nearly 40,000 proficiency test results over the past 14 years shows that food microbiology laboratories continue to submit false negative and false positive results on a routine basis. [ + ]
