Industry News
Reb-A bitter taste receptor identified
Reb-A is an FDA approved high-intensity sweetener but unfortunately it can trigger bitter taste receptors. Givaudan has developed a portfolio of masking agents to help overcome this problem.
[ + ]CSIRO helps Mars with sustainable food production
CSIRO has worked with Mars to produce ‘life cycle analyses’ on a range of Mars's food products that are relevant to almost every major food commodity produced in Australia. The research partnership has produced a database and information toolkit that will be available to a wide range of food businesses to help improve their sustainability strategies.
[ + ]Lower-income shoppers and private labels
Tough economic times are impacting shoppers in the US where lower-income shoppers are the fastest growing income group.
[ + ]UK rethinks its food strategy
Over the next few decades, the global food system will come under renewed pressure from the combined effects of seven fundamental factors: population growth, the nutrition transition, energy, land, water, labour and climate change. The UK has been rethinking its food strategy.
[ + ]Packaging education
The Australian Institute of Packaging has bolstered its packaging training and education through a cooperation agreement with the Australian Management Academy.
[ + ]Toolkit helps food manufacturers save water
Researchers at RMIT have developed a toolkit that food processors can use to assess and reduce their water consumption.
[ + ]AIP appoints new Vice-President
The Australian Institute of Packaging has appointed Pierre Pienaar FAIP as its new Vice-President.
[ + ]Keep beef quality high to keep Koreans happy
Meat & Livestock Australia, the National Livestock Research Institute in Korea and the Beef CRC conducted a study which used the Meat Standards Australia beef grading scheme to compare the tastes of Korean and Australian beef consumers.
[ + ]ACMA’s 4 W ruling a win for EPC/RFID
The use of RFID devices up to 4 W of power between the 920 to 926 MHz band has been approved in Australia. This will lead to improved efficiencies and greater ROI for companies wanting to use EPC/RFID systems in their supply chain.
[ + ]Dairy subsidies reintroduced in Europe
In response to the world slump in dairy prices, Europe is reintroducing export refunds for butter, cheese and whole and skimmed milk powder.
[ + ]'Natural' claims ranked first on new food and drink launches in 2008
In 2008, food and drink claims classified as ‘Natural’ — including all natural, no additives/preservatives, organic and wholegrain — were the most frequently featured on new products globally.
[ + ]LabWare is certified ‘Powered By SAP NetWeaver’
LabWare LIMS v6.0 is one of the first enterprise LIMS to become certified for use with SAP’s Enterprise SOA-based Integration Technology.
[ + ]Regional Food Producers Innovation and Productivity Program
Expressions of interest for Round 1 of the Regional Food Producers Innovation and Productivity Program are being called for and close on 9 February 2009.
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