Food is not inherently safe
10 September, 2008
Ensuring food safety is no easy feat — lots of information is available at the 15th annual Australian HACCP Conference.
What is Cadbury really up to?
08 September, 2008 by Janette Woodhouse
Cadbury is proposing to invest AU$135 million to improve the efficiency and productivity of its three chocolate and confectionery manufacturing sites in Australia and New Zealand. Cadbury’s managing director, Mark Callaghan, reveals details about the thought processes behind the restructure plans.
Glass still implies luxury
02 September, 2008
Glass is maintaining a niche against newer packaging products, such as PET, metal and paperboard. Glass is still associated with premium quality and superior barrier properties.
Examining creeping acquisitions
02 September, 2008
The federal government intends to examine creeping acquisition laws in response to concerns about retail competition issues.
More opportunities in the US for Australian wine
20 August, 2008
A recent Rabobank report suggests that not only is there potential for increased wine exports to the US but that Australia should start exporting more premium wines.
New Zealand's food industry must adapt to rapid change
20 August, 2008
New Zealand will have to adapt to the changing global economic climate and not simply rely on being the lowest cost producer if it is to thrive.
Supply chain management conference
14 August, 2008
Australia’s premier supply chain conference, Impetus 2008, promises to pack a punch with international and Australian speakers focusing on the hot topics in supply chain management.
New rules for raw milk in NZ proposed
08 August, 2008
The New Zealand Food Safety Authority is proposing a framework that would allow a wider variety of raw milk products to be sold and produced in New Zealand.
Safer food through ‘edible optics’
08 August, 2008
Biologically active, biodegradable optical devices made from silk and needing no refrigeration may be used to create edible optical sensors. The sensors could detect harmful bacteria in produce, and be consumed right along with the food.
Winners announced
07 August, 2008
Thank you to the people who completed the survey at the What's New in Food Technology and Manufacturing stand at FoodPro 2008.
The tomato didn’t do it
04 August, 2008
As jalopeno peppers are established as the cause of the recent Salmonella outbreak in the US, the food industry is demanding more proof before the FDA implicates a food sector. Calls for increased traceability are also being heard.
Baked goods with cranberry
01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Fruitmark
In 2007, Mintel reported 900 new cranberry product launches and 223 introductions in the first quarter of 2008.
Food safety implications of animal cloning
29 July, 2008
The European Food safety Authority (EFSA) has published its final scientific opinion on the implications of animal cloning on food safety, animal health and welfare, and the environment.
GS1 Australia’s 4 W RFID licence extended
25 July, 2008
GS1 Australia has been granted an extension to its scientific licence allowing the use of radio frequency devices with up to 4 W of power.
