Industry News
Compound may help prevent diabetes in fast-food fans
Chemists with the US Department of Agriculture report they have identified a form of soluble cellulose that, if added to high-fat food items, appears to slow down fat absorption to a healthier rate and reduce the likelihood of developing insulin resistance, a precursor to type 2 diabetes. The preliminary animal study was described at the 229th national meeting of the American Chemical Society.
[ + ]Confectionery forum
The confectionery industry's annual convention, hosted by the Confectionery Manufacturers of Australasia (CMA) will take on a new identity this year as it takes on a new role in the mix of CMA events. The annual convention that has been known as ConSnack since 1998 will be formally rebranded as ConBiz and will provide a more focused forum for senior management and industry leaders in the Australasian confectionery industry.
[ + ]Scheme for safe fruit and vegetables
The Plant Products Scheme only covers five product types: fresh cut fruit (usually consumed raw); fresh cut vegetables (usually consumed raw); vegetables in oil; unpasteurised juice; and seed sprouts. No other fruit or vegetable foods are affected.
[ + ]Private label products changing the face of the manufacturing sector
More than half (57%) of Australian manufacturers are already supplying private label products to retailers, a first of its kind private label survey conducted by ACNielsen has found.
[ + ]Communicating and cutting cheese at Bega
Based in New South Wales Australia, dairy farming started in the Bega Valley in the 1850s. During these early years each farmer produced and sold cheese from his own dairy.
[ + ]Bega's 100% wireless coverage within a unique environment
Bega has implemented full wireless VoIP (voice over internet protocol) and wireless data capture coverage within its massive NSW packaging and distribution facility.
[ + ]Preventative tool against drink spiking
Fears from the hospitality industry that an increasing number of patrons are at risk from having their drinks spiked with drugs such as GHB and Ketamine have led Drink Safe Technologies to develop the Drink Safe Coaster.
[ + ]Protecting the contents of bottled beverages and food
CSIRO's research team at CMIT Victoria has developed a sunscreen formula for glass bottles that screens the contents from damaging wavelengths of ultraviolet and visible violet, indigo and blue light.
[ + ]ClO2 disinfectant, sanitiser, algaecide, fungicide and slime inhibitor
Selective Micro Technologies has announced that the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has conditionally approved Selectrocide, a chlorine dioxide product, as a disinfectant, sanitiser and algaecide for applications in the horticulture and food processing industries. Announcement of EPA approval follows only two weeks after Selective Micro Technologies announced an allowance by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to use its chlorine dioxide product to wash fruits and vegetables.
[ + ]'New steel' for food packaging
Arcelor Packaging International has launched Creasteel, a new steel for food packaging that could revolutionise the sector by opening up a whole new world of design possibilities.
[ + ]Determination of insecticides in salad vegetables
Agilent Technologies has released a paper outlining the feasibility of liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (LC/MS) time-of-flight (TOF) in conjunction with LC/MSD ion trap to analyse chloronicotinyl insecticides: acetamiprid, imidacloprid, and thiacloprid, in four salad vegetables: tomatoes, peppers, lettuce and cucumbers.
[ + ]Ultrasound for better milk
Researchers at the University of Melbourne are developing an ultrasound technology that could help the Australian dairy industry of overcome many of the difficulties currently encountered in dairy processing.
[ + ]Spanish firm distributor
Brice Australia has signed an exclusive distributor agreement with Mainca SL, a Spanish meat processing equipment manufacturer.
[ + ]Support for native food industry
The Australian native food industry will be better placed to take advantage of its large potential with the formation of a new peak industry body.
[ + ]Food scientists get passionate
Strong emotions will be part of the agenda at the 28th annual AIFST convention in Sydney in July when food scientists from Australia and other nations gather to hear the latest research and talk about their passion for food.
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