Industry News
New international standards, codes of practice and guidelines
The Codex Alimentarius Commission has adopted more than 30 new international standards, codes of practice and guidelines to improve worldwide food safety and protect the health of consumers including parameters for the testing and monitoring of Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat meals.
[ + ]Dealing with NZ’s need for more food innovation
Food Innovation New Zealand, a joint venture between the country's leading food research organisations, will facilitate greater collaboration between food researchers and lead to more innovation.
[ + ]Closer food safety links between NZ and UK
The New Zealand Food Safety Authority and the United Kingdom Food Standards Agency have signed an arrangement that fosters better links between the two organisations.
[ + ]Food recall rates stable in Australia
Australian Food and Grocery Council research shows that the number of food-related recalls in Australia has remained stable, with an average number of 52 recalls per year, since 2005.
[ + ]Misshapen fruit and vegetables no longer discriminated against in Europe
Last November the European Commission voted to allow the sale of 'wonky' and misshapen fruit and vegetables in Europe from 1July this year.
[ + ]Active and intelligent packaging demand
The uptake of active and intelligent packaging in the foods, beverages and pharmaceuticals industries is expected to continue to increase as manufacturers take advantage of the smart packaging benefits.
[ + ]VFFS innovator among 2009’s top engineers
The founder of food packaging and processing machine company tna, Alf Taylor, has been included in Engineers Australia's 2009 list of most influential engineers.
[ + ]Global aseptic packaging market
The world market for aseptically packed products amounted to 86 billion litres in 187 billion packs during 2008, according to the new Global Aseptic Packaging report from food and drink consultancy Zenith International and packaging experts Warrick Research. Volumes have grown by over 6% a year since 2003, with Asia achieving the fastest rise at over 13% a year.
[ + ]Food Standards Australia New Zealand board appointments 2009
Ms Jenni Mack, Dr James Murray, Dr David Roberts and Associate Professor Winsome Parnell have been appointed to the FSANZ board.
[ + ]Exporting avocados
Avoz Exports is the trading name for a new avocado export-focused company. The Avocado Export Company represents about 60% of the avocados produced in Australia.
[ + ]Inaugural winner of the APMA scholarship announced
Rebecca Du is the inaugral recipient of the Australian Packaging Machinery Association's annual scholarship. Rebecca will complete an Australian Institute of Packaging Diploma in Packaging Technology.
[ + ]New director for the National Wine and Grape Industry Centre
Professor Jim Hardie has been appointed as the Director of the National Wine and Grape Industry Centre (NWGIC) at Charles Sturt University.
[ + ]High growth for beverage container demand in China
The demand for bottled beverages in China is expected to increase beverage container growth to 298 billion units/year by 2012. Plastic milk containers are leading the charge.
[ + ]First step for ISO standard on recall of unsafe products
The first meeting of the ISO project committee that will develop an International Standard providing a code of good practice for establishing, implementing and managing efficient, flexible and responsive consumer product recall programs including corrective actions has taken place.
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