Retail growth to remain moderate during 2013
05 February, 2013The latest AFGC CHEP Retail Index indicates that retail growth will remain steady as we head into 2013.
National Starch announces new identity
01 February, 2013National Starch and Corn Products has a new identity. The group of companies, one of the world’s leading ingredient solutions providers, will now be known as Ingredion.
2013 APPMA Awards of Excellence reminder
25 January, 2013APPMA has issued a gentle reminder that submissions for the 2013 APPMA Awards of Excellence are due in March. The awards recognise innovative and outstanding packaging and processing solutions.
Consultation on the draft Code of Practice for Chemicals of Security Concern
22 January, 2013The Attorney-General’s Department is seeking feedback on the draft National Code of Practice for Chemicals of Security Concern.
Diabetes Council welcomes new labelling laws
22 January, 2013The Australian Diabetes Council (ADC) has welcomed the introduction of the new Standard 1.2.7 - Nutrition, Health and Related Claims, which became law on 18 January 2013.
Katsu and oregano: the flavour combination of the future?
22 January, 2013McCormick’s Flavor Forecast 2013 predicts some wild flavour combinations, including Japanese katsu sauce and oregano. The forecast reflects the worldwide collision of tradition and innovation.
Food safety website for fresh produce industry
22 January, 2013The recently launched Fresh Produce Safety - Australia & New Zealand website was established as part of a major project to identify priorities for fresh produce safety research and to raise awareness of the challenges and importance of enhancing current safety practices.
Nutrition and health claims standard becomes law
21 January, 2013Standard 1.2.7 - Nutrition, Health and Related Claims has become law, effective from 18 January 2013. The Standard regulates nutrition content claims and health claims on food labels and in advertisements.
New standards proposed for Food Chemicals Codex
18 January, 2013Standards for stevia sweeteners, caffeine and krill oil are among the latest proposed revisions for the Food Chemicals Codex. The USP is inviting comments on the proposals.
FDA proposes new food safety rules for imports
17 January, 2013The US Food and Drug Administration has proposed two new food safety rules aimed at preventing foodborne illness that could impact food producers exporting to the US.
Ecolabelling growth to continue in 2013
15 January, 2013The number of ecolabels in the food industry will continue to increase in 2013, but the mushrooming number of ecolabels could have adverse implications, according to Organic Monitor.
Nut milks on the increase but soy still dominates
14 January, 2013While soy milk continues to dominate the dairy alternative drinks sector, interest has been rising in other alternatives, according to Innova Market Insights.
New information page on NZ imports available
11 January, 2013A new information page on importing food from New Zealand is now available on the DAFF website.
Private label campaigns reducing choice, says AFGC
11 January, 2013Major supermarkets are reducing their overall product range as they aggressively promote their home brand products, the Australian Food and Grocery Council claims.
Packaging rage trumps environmental credentials
10 January, 2013New research conducted on behalf of Payne found difficulty in opening different pack types is a greater concern to most consumers than environmental criticisms such as perceived overpackaging.
