Industry News
Approval sought for cholesterol-lowering food ingredient in fruit juice
Coca-Cola South Pacific is seeking approval for the use of phytosterols, derived from vegetable oils, in fruit juice and fruit juice drinks. FSANZ has invited public comment with the final date for submissions 11/2/2009.
[ + ]Bioplastics on show
AUSPACK will be introducing a Bioplastics Pavilion in 2009 to further enhance the visitor's experience and educational opportunities over the four-day exhibition next June.
[ + ]Environmental and cost benefits for wine exporters
The Australian and New Zealand wine industries have been invited to share in the environmental and cost benefits of a cross-industry project focusing on the bulk export of wine to the UK and packing into lighter weight bottles with a higher recycled glass content.
[ + ]Strategies to reduce incidence of campylobacteriosis in NZ
As part of its strategy to reduce the incidence of Campylobacter in the food chain, the New Zealand Food Safety Authority has released a series of reports on scientific studies which cover aspects of managing Campylobacter across the food chain and include on-farm management practices, information about the effectiveness of freezing and leak-proof packaging, consumer issues and determining the source of Campylobacter.
[ + ]EU–Australia wine trade agreement
Under a new trade agreement with Europe, Australia can continue to use a number of wine quality terms but will phase out the use of some other traditional expressions. Both Europe and Australia will protect each other's geographical indications.
[ + ]Added colours are well within permitted levels
Food Standards Australia New Zealand has released a survey report indicating that the consumption of food colours by all age groups in Australia is quite low.
[ + ]Tomorrow's top 10 flavour pairings
The McCormick Flavor Forecast 2009 top 10 flavour pairings looks at 10 emerging flavour duos in the US.
[ + ]Junk food marketing to children
The Protecting Children From Junk Food Advertising (Broadcasting Amendment) Bill 2008 is unnecessary, according to the AFGC, because the food processing industry is introducing its own Responsible Children’s Marketing Initiative on 1 January 2009.
[ + ]$27.5 million milk protein facility to be built in Taranaki
Ingredient Solutions is planning to develop high-value protein products at a new milk-processing plant in South Taranaki. The plant will produce produce 'un-denatured' miceller casein, whey protein isolate and protein hydrolysates for export.
[ + ]Organic market set for stunted growth
In the UK, organic food is set to slip down the pecking order as cash-strapped Brits hunt down cheaper alternatives. Will the Australian and New Zealand markets follow suit?
[ + ]More are going organic
A recent Newspoll survey has found that 61% of Australian grocery purchasers buy some organic products.
[ + ]Flavour trend predictions for 2009
Looking ahead to 2009, Mintel forecasts that manufacturers will reach for exotic fruits and fresh, soothing flavours with a touch of spice to jazz up their new products.
[ + ]Strengthening food safety in Europe
A cooperation agreement signed in Brussels will advance scientific cooperation and the development of international standards in the fields of food and feed safety in Europe.
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