Industry News
Rosella ladles up paper-based soup cartons
The company has begun to use paper-based packaging in place of cans for a selection of soup flavours. [ + ]
FSANZ calls for comments on genetically modified canola
The GM canola produces oil that is rich in healthy omega-3 acids, unlike regular varieties of the crop. [ + ]
Researchers fish for healthy proteins
Research shows that a health food ingredient is commonly found in the parts of fish discarded by food processors, suggesting it could be harvested productively. [ + ]
AIP presents a corrugated packaging course
The introductory course will touch on many aspects of corrugated packaging, including its design, production processes and how to use it for different markets. [ + ]
Aussie formula to counter US shortages
An Australian infant formula producer is providing over a million cans of its product to the USA, which is struggling with critical shortages of formula. [ + ]
FSANZ to assess alcohol energy labelling
Regulations about how alcoholic beverages are labelled are currently being assessed, with a report suggesting energy labelling may be required. [ + ]
Chobani unveils Dandenong South facility
The new Chobani facility in Dandenong South in Melbourne will allow the company to meet its expansion plans, which may even extend beyond the dairy category. [ + ]
Pact Group's acquisition of Synergy Packaging not opposed by ACCC
Pact's proposed acquisition of Synergy will not be blocked by the ACCC, due to the two companies targeting different audiences. [ + ]
ACCC investigation leads to chicken contract changes
Some large chicken meat processors have adopted new contract terms that are designed to prevent unfair conditions for growers. [ + ]
Klöckner Pentaplast urges closed loop for food packaging
The company is encouraging others to recycle plastic pots, tubs and trays to create a circular economy for food packaging. [ + ]
Taste is most important factor for flexitarians
A study of consumers from around the world has found that flexitarians are the choosiest bunch when it comes to meat alternatives. [ + ]
F&B advisor joins provenance platform
Orijin Plus has expanded its workforce through the hiring of an F&B industry expert as it approaches the international launch of its provenance platform. [ + ]
George Weston Foods' new Mauri flour mill in Ballarat
Investment in a Victorian flour mill will lead to the creation of hundreds of jobs. [ + ]
FSANZ calls for comments on GM sourced pectinase
Applications for two different enzymes that break down pectin and are produced by genetically modified fungi are seeking approval for use in food manufacturing. [ + ]
NZ liquor importers fined for improperly labelled bottles
An Auckland liquor importing company has been fined for attempting to sell product without legitimate bottle labels and avoiding consumer protection rules. [ + ]
