Industry News
New food industry conference launched
Potential speakers and sponsors are invited to express their interest in FoodTech Connect 09 — an exciting new food industry conference that will take place in Sydney on October 22 and 23.
[ + ]Food allergies and delayed anaphylaxis
A novel and severe allergic response, called delayed anaphylactic shock, has been found to be triggered by an IgE antibody that binds to a sugar molecule known as galactose-α-1,3-galactose (alpha-gal). So far, evidence strongly suggests that tick bites are triggering the production of alpha-gal antibodies.
[ + ]Safer liquid eggs
A technology based on crossflow microfiltration membrane separation to improve the microbiological safety of liquid eggs has been patented in the US.
[ + ]R&D Tax Credit to boost business investment
The Australian government is introducing a new R&D Tax Credit system in 2010–11 which will replace the current R&D Tax Concession scheme. Both small and large food businesses will be able to participate.
[ + ]Getting all you can from tax incentives
Orders must be placed prior to 30 June if you want to benefit from the government's 30% Investment Allowance.
[ + ]Food ministers progress food labelling
The thirteenth meeting of the Australia and New Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council considered a number of strategic policy and food standards issues.
[ + ]Warm air hand dryers increase bacteria on hands
A study has compared different hand drying techniques — warm air hand dryers, paper towel and jet air dyers.
[ + ]GS1 global extends GS1 DataBar deadline
GS1 has extended the deadline by which retailers must be able to scan GS1 DataBar from 2010 to 2014.
[ + ]IBEX Technologies has changed its name to Veron Technologies Intl
Technology leader in the food and meat industry, IBEX Technologies has changed its name to Veron Technologies Intl Limited.
[ + ]IntraVis Vision Systems is now in Australia and New Zealand
HBM Plastics & Packaging Technologies now represents IntraVis Vision Systems in Australia and New Zealand.
[ + ]MRSA in food and animals
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published an opinion on the public health significance of MRSA in animals and foods.
[ + ]NZFSA certification standard goes global
The United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business has released an international electronic certification standard built on work by the New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) and the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service. The electronic certification will provide government-to-government assurances about the safety of imported and exported food, replacing the paper certificates traditionally issued to help clear products at borders.
[ + ]Education in edible oils
The World Congress on Oils and Fats and the 28th ISF Congress to be held in Sydney this September will include a number of short courses that will be of particular interest to food manufacturers.
[ + ]Packaging trends forum
The Australian Institute of Packaging will be holding its technical forum alongside AUSPACK in June this year. Registrations are now being accepted.
[ + ]APMA scholarship available — apply now
The Australian Packaging Machinery Association offers a scholarship each year to enable a packaging engineer to complete the AIP's Diploma in Packaging Technology.
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