Industry News
Fungus threatening avocados
A Queensland researcher has uncovered a pathogen that could have a devastating impact on the $180 million avocado industry. [ + ]
Draft standards for probiotics
In response to the increased presence of probiotic food ingredients, the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) will include draft standards intended to ensure quality in these ingredients. The latest FCC Forum will contain the proposed standards, which are available for public review and comment. [ + ]
New ISO standard means safer radiation
Food irradiation could be made safer with the introduction of a new ISO standard, ISO 14470:2011. [ + ]
BPA regulations need urgent attention: CPR
The US Center for Progressive Reform (CPR) has urged US authorities to urgently address Bisphenol A regulations. [ + ]
CSIRO’s FIESTA 2012 workshop
CSIRO is once again hosting the International Nonthermal Food Processing Workshop - FIESTA 2012. [ + ]
Consultation on NZ milk pricing and raw milk regulations
The New Zealand Government is encouraging submissions for its proposed response to reviews on milk pricing and raw milk regulations. [ + ]
Testing, testing: what’s happening with Australian food safety standards?
Following the carbendazim scare in the US, Australia has begun testing incoming imported orange juice concentrate. FSANZ’s backflip on testing of orange juice products from foreign sources - and the Australian citrus industry’s reaction to the carbendazim scare - raises some questions about Australian standards and the state of the Australian citrus industry. [ + ]
Raw milk products reconsidered by FSANZ
A new proposal by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) could see restrictions on the sale and production of raw milk products in Australia relaxed. [ + ]
No need for ruffled feathers, says DAFF
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry says there is no need for panic despite avian influenza being detected near Melbourne. [ + ]
Rockwell appoints new Financial Controller for South Pacific
Phillip Zhang has been appointed to the role of Financial Controller, South Pacific with Rockwell Automation. [ + ]
Dematic Real Time Logistics receives innovation award from Kmart
Kmart has presented Dematic Real Time Logistics with its Supplier of the Year award for Project Innovation, in recognition of Dematic’s contribution to the success of Kmart’s new distribution centres in Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Ennio appoints new General Manager
Meat packaging specialist Ennio International has announced the appointment of Malcolm Hughes as General Manager. The new position came about as a result of international growth and strong home market sales for the company. [ + ]
IMCD Group acquires Mata Polymers and Infineum Australia
Leading global specialty chemicals and food ingredients company IMCD has acquired two major companies in India and Australia, strengthening its expansion strategy in the Asia-Pacific region. [ + ]
Progel fortifying dairy and juice market
Progel is developing technology to fortify milk and juice products with probiotics and omega-3. [ + ]
AFGC CEO moves on after 3½ years
Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) Chairman John Doumani has announced that AFGC Chief Executive Kate Carnell will leave the industry group at the end of March 2012. Carnell has accepted the position of CEO at beyondblue. [ + ]
