FoodProcessing News

Misshapen fruit and vegetables no longer discriminated against in Europe

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:10:56 +0000

Last November the European Commission voted to allow the sale of 'wonky' and misshapen fruit and vegetables in Europe from 1July this year.

Active and intelligent packaging demand

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:07:24 +0000

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

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:52:40 +0000

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

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:54:02 +0000

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

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:52:28 +0000

Ms Jenni Mack, Dr James Murray, Dr David Roberts and Associate Professor Winsome Parnell have been appointed to the FSANZ board.

Exporting avocados

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 03:53:11 +0000

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

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:07:37 +0000

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.

Frutarom becomes more savoury

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:20:49 +0000

The Savory Functional Systems activities of Chr Hansen has been acquired by Frutarom.

New director for the National Wine and Grape Industry Centre

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:09:52 +0000

Professor Jim Hardie has been appointed as the Director of the National Wine and Grape Industry Centre (NWGIC) at Charles Sturt University.

High growth for beverage container demand in China

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 02:37:32 +0000

The demand for bottled beverages in China is expected to increase beverage container growth to 298 billion units/year by 2012. Plastic milk containers are leading the charge.

First step for ISO standard on recall of unsafe products

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 02:54:27 +0000

The first meeting of the ISO project committee that will develop an International Standard providing a code of good practice for establishing, implementing and managing efficient, flexible and responsive consumer product recall programs including corrective actions has taken place.

New food industry conference launched

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 02:31:22 +0000

Potential speakers and sponsors are invited to express their interest in FoodTech Connect 09 — an exciting new food industry conference that will take place in Sydney on October 22 and 23.

Food allergies and delayed anaphylaxis

Tue, 19 May 2009 02:25:12 +0000

A novel and severe allergic response, called delayed anaphylactic shock, has been found to be triggered by an IgE antibody that binds to a sugar molecule known as galactose-α-1,3-galactose (alpha-gal). So far, evidence strongly suggests that tick bites are triggering the production of alpha-gal antibodies.

Safer liquid eggs

Wed, 13 May 2009 02:31:32 +0000

A technology based on crossflow microfiltration membrane separation to improve the microbiological safety of liquid eggs has been patented in the US.

R&D Tax Credit to boost business investment

Wed, 13 May 2009 02:29:00 +0000

The Australian government is introducing a new R&D Tax Credit system in 2010–11 which will replace the current R&D Tax Concession scheme. Both small and large food businesses will be able to participate.

Getting all you can from tax incentives

Thu, 07 May 2009 02:47:29 +0000

Orders must be placed prior to 30 June if you want to benefit from the government's 30% Investment Allowance.

Food ministers progress food labelling

Mon, 04 May 2009 03:03:14 +0000

The thirteenth meeting of the Australia and New Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council considered a number of strategic policy and food standards issues.

Warm air hand dryers increase bacteria on hands

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 02:24:45 +0000

A study has compared different hand drying techniques — warm air hand dryers, paper towel and jet air dyers.

GS1 global extends GS1 DataBar deadline

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:35:02 +0000

GS1 has extended the deadline by which retailers must be able to scan GS1 DataBar from 2010 to 2014.

IBEX Technologies has changed its name to Veron Technologies Intl

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:45:53 +0000

Technology leader in the food and meat industry, IBEX Technologies has changed its name to Veron Technologies Intl Limited.