Industry News
Entries welcome for 2011 Environmental Packaging Awards
Entries are welcome for the 2011 Environmental Packaging Awards, which rewards efforts in sustainable packaging within New Zealand.
[ + ]Private labels rival big name brands
Research reveals that an increasing number of consumers prefer store brands over famous brands.
[ + ]Scientists hope to manipulate microbial communities
Cornell scientists hope to shape microbial communities to produce liquid biofuels and other useful products.
[ + ]Beekeepers rally against Asian bee
A new initiative called ‘Food Security needs Bee Security’ has formed in order to fight against the Asian bee within Australia.
[ + ]Foodbank grateful for generous disaster relief donations
Foodbank is grateful for the donations and support from its industry partners during recent natural disasters in Queensland and Victoria.
[ + ]FSANZ investigates pine nut aftertaste
Food Standards Australia New Zealand has investigated complaints of an unpleasant aftertaste from pine nuts, but finds no adverse effects on consumers.
[ + ]GS1 Australia calls for global food safety
GS1 Australia has called for a new approach to food labelling policy, as it collaborates with AFGC to launch a new app which delivers detailed extended packaging product data to consumers.
[ + ]AFGC supports review of anti-dumping laws
The Australian Food and Grocery Council supports the Coalition's efforts to review Australia's anti-dumping laws, which are affecting Australia's largest manufacturing sector.
[ + ]Submissions welcome on proposed changes to Food Standards Code
Food Standards Australia New Zealand is inviting submissions on proposed changes to the Food Standards Code.
[ + ]Research challenges effectiveness of calorie labelling
Calorie labelling may not affect food purchases by teens or by parents for their children, according to a study.
[ + ]Lower levels of cholesterol measured in eggs
The cholesterol content of eggs has dropped significantly since 2002, according to new agricultural data.
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