Foodborne viral infections — Part 2
08 May, 2008
The original source of all foodborne viruses is the human intestine. They cannot grow in food. Part two of this series looks at how these viruses are transferred to our food sources and examines current detection methods.
Foodborne viral infections - Part 3
07 May, 2008
Foodborne viruses are hardy and may survive for prolonged periods in foods or the food handling environment, as well as persisting in aquatic environments. Part three addresses the control methods necessary for hygienic food manufacturing.
New NZ food plans revealed
02 May, 2008
New Zealand's decades-old food law is due to be updated when the new Food Bill comes into force. In anticipation, 38 councils have agreed to take part in the voluntary release of a key part of the new food regime.
Who'll kiss Hershey now Wrigley and Mars have agreed to merge?
30 April, 2008
As Wrigley throws off the shackles of being a public listed company via its merger with Mars, Cadbury is now the main bidder for Hershey.
Australia’s food price inflation fuelled by global shortage and rising supply chain costs
29 April, 2008
Australia’s latest official inflation figures show food prices continued to rise strongly in the March quarter, as consumers felt the sting of rising supply chain costs, local product shortages and a global shortfall of critical food staples, according to international food and agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank.
NZFSA's risk management passes test
29 April, 2008
NZFA's risk management policy has been found to be aligned with international best practice.
158.7 billion packs of instant noodles by 2010
22 April, 2008
According to a report by Global Industry Analysts, the world instant noodle market will reach 158.7 billion packs a year by 2010.
Patenting in the food and beverage industry
21 April, 2008
Food companies took six of the top 10 positions in the Food, Beverages and Tobacco Patent Scorecard during the last quarter.
NZ-China free trade agreement
10 April, 2008
The historic free trade agreement between China and New Zealand will open up new opportunities for NZ businesses looking to engage with, or grow their existing links with, China. It will facilitate goods and services trade, and investment.
New deputy chief for the NSW Food Authority
09 April, 2008
Craig Sahlin has been appointed to the new position of deputy director-general of the NSW Food Authority.
Organic growth for Nestlé
03 April, 2008
Nestlé's strategic reorientation to nutrition, health and wellness is yielding benefits.
Alcoa sells packaging businesses to Rank Group
11 March, 2008
Alcoa has sold its packaging and consumer businesses to New Zealand’s Rank Group.
Centre of Excellence Structured Emulsions officially opened
05 March, 2008
Unilever R&D opened the Centre of Excellence Structured Emulsions on Tuesday, designed to develop food innovations, healthier choices and functional foods with the natural goodness of oils.
Sustainable packaging conference
22 February, 2008
Food, beverage, packaging and manufacturing industries are invited to attend the 2008 Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) National Conference, held on 12-13 June 2008 at Sydney's Luna Park.
Confectionery conference focus on consumers
22 February, 2008
Confectionery and the consumer is the theme this year at ConFectioNZ 2008, the New Zealand annual conference of the Confectionery Manufacturers of Australasia.
