Finally: some funding for the food industry
18 August, 2009
The first round of the Regional Food Producers Innovation and Productivity Program has been completed with 15 regional food businesses receiving a total of $6.4 million to fund technology and productivity improvements.
Putting the UK on a reducing diet
10 August, 2009
In the UK, the Food Standards authority is trying to improve public health by asking manufacturers to reduce portion sizes, reformulate to minimise saturated fats and added sugars, and to focus their marketing on their healthier options.
Making food safety an Asia-Pacific concern
10 August, 2009
Food is a vital component of trade and a considerable contributor to APEC member economies and food safety has to be addressed in a global context as a shared responsibility.
Independent investigator releases final report on listeriosis outbreak to Canadians
24 July, 2009
The Independent Investigator has made 57 recommendations for improvements to Canada's food safety system following the investigation into last year's listeriosis outbreak in Canada.
New international standards, codes of practice and guidelines
14 July, 2009
The Codex Alimentarius Commission has adopted more than 30 new international standards, codes of practice and guidelines to improve worldwide food safety and protect the health of consumers including parameters for the testing and monitoring of Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat meals.
What ever happened to freedom of choice?
13 July, 2009 by Janette Woodhouse, editor
Should the NSW state government ban the sales of commercially bottled water or should consumers have the right to choose what they want to drink?
Dealing with NZ’s need for more food innovation
08 July, 2009
Food Innovation New Zealand, a joint venture between the country's leading food research organisations, will facilitate greater collaboration between food researchers and lead to more innovation.
Closer food safety links between NZ and UK
07 July, 2009
The New Zealand Food Safety Authority and the United Kingdom Food Standards Agency have signed an arrangement that fosters better links between the two organisations.
Food recall rates stable in Australia
06 July, 2009
Australian Food and Grocery Council research shows that the number of food-related recalls in Australia has remained stable, with an average number of 52 recalls per year, since 2005.
Active and intelligent packaging demand
02 July, 2009
The uptake of active and intelligent packaging in the foods, beverages and pharmaceuticals industries is expected to continue to increase as manufacturers take advantage of the smart packaging benefits.
VFFS innovator among 2009’s top engineers
02 July, 2009
The founder of food packaging and processing machine company tna, Alf Taylor, has been included in Engineers Australia's 2009 list of most influential engineers.
Global aseptic packaging market
29 June, 2009
The world market for aseptically packed products amounted to 86 billion litres in 187 billion packs during 2008, according to the new Global Aseptic Packaging report from food and drink consultancy Zenith International and packaging experts Warrick Research. Volumes have grown by over 6% a year since 2003, with Asia achieving the fastest rise at over 13% a year.
Food Standards Australia New Zealand board appointments 2009
25 June, 2009
Ms Jenni Mack, Dr James Murray, Dr David Roberts and Associate Professor Winsome Parnell have been appointed to the FSANZ board.
Exporting avocados
23 June, 2009
Avoz Exports is the trading name for a new avocado export-focused company. The Avocado Export Company represents about 60% of the avocados produced in Australia.
Inaugural winner of the APMA scholarship announced
22 June, 2009
Rebecca Du is the inaugral recipient of the Australian Packaging Machinery Association's annual scholarship. Rebecca will complete an Australian Institute of Packaging Diploma in Packaging Technology.
