Industry News
Automated Salmonella testing
The Biotecon Diagnostics foodproof RoboPrep+ Series is the first validated automated solution for PCR-based microbial testing specifically designed for the food market.
[ + ]Old ingredients; new markets
The inclusion of ancient ingredients with health and wellness properties into new products is proving to be welcomed by consumers.
[ + ]IFT Food Expo Innovation Awards winners
Bühler Barth AG and Log5 Corp (co-recipients), Bunge North America, Caravan Ingredients, and Handary SA have received 2010 IFT Food Expo Innovation Awards.
[ + ]Cut up to 60% off food processing energy use
CSIRO, in collaboration with Horticulture Australia Limited (HAL) and the Australian Prune Industry Association, has used a combination of alternative energy and computational modelling to cut energy requirements by 60%.
[ + ]Anti-cancer effects of broccoli ingredient explained
Researchers have found that sulforaphane, a chemical found in broccoli, interacts with cells lacking a gene called PTEN to reduce the chances of prostate cancer developing.
[ + ]AIP NSW to discuss packaging software
Ron Mines MAIP, Director, Aussie Pack 'n' Ship, and Andrew Sleath, Services Manager, iApproveit, are two of the speakers appearing at the Australian Institute of Packaging New South Wales division technical seminar on Software Packages used in Packaging Management on Thursday 22 July.
[ + ]Harry Lovell Award winner announced
During the 2010 National Conference the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) announced the winner of the Harry Lovell Award. This award is designed to recognise outstanding achievement in the examinations leading to the Diploma in Packaging Technology.
[ + ]Sustainable palm oil and the food industry
The Australian Food and Grocery Council has become Australia’s first industry association to gain membership to the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil, a not-for-profit organisation supporting sustainable use and production of palm oil.
[ + ]How virgin olive oil fights heart disease
New research suggests that the polyphenols in virgin olive oil modify the expression of atherosclerosis-related genes, leading to health benefits.
[ + ]Nano-silver not recommended for food
The Federal Institute for Risk Assessment in Germany recommends manufacturers avoid the use of nanoscale silver or nanoscale silver compounds in foods until such time that the data are comprehensive enough to allow a conclusive risk assessment which would ensure that products are safe for consumer health.
[ + ]Corn Products International to acquire National Starch
Corn Products International is to acquire global provider of specialty starches, National Starch.
[ + ]NIST calls for more metric labelling in the US
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued two publications calling for the amendment of US labelling laws to allow the voluntary use of only metric units on some consumer products.
[ + ]Emerging food and beverage trends in the Asia-Pacific region
Chocolate that aids oral health and acts as an appetite suppressor is among the product trends appearing in Australia and New Zealand.
[ + ]EU switches off ‘traffic light’ food labels
A decision by the European Parliament to adopt front-of-pack food labelling - very similar to the system used by Australia’s food industry - has been commended by the Australian Food and Grocery Council.
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