Following a full risk assessment of the artificial sweetener aspartame, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded that the current Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) of 40mg/kg bw/day is safe for consumption for the general population.
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Top 10 food manufacturing stories for 2013
As part of Food magazine’s final newsletter for 2013, we bring you a list of the most read stories from foodmag.com.au
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Californian egg substitute gets backing from Bill Gates
San Francisco based food-tech start up company, Hampton Creek Foods is on a mission to develop sustainable, plant-based replacement for eggs.
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Multifactor productivity slows in food, beverage and tobacco, report
The Productivity Commission released a staff working paper today that examines recent productivity performance in manufacturing with a focus on the cause of its decline.
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NZ manufacturer launches healthier meat products for children
New Zealand based food manufacturer Mr Beak has launched a new range of sausages, meatballs and burger patties made from premium beef or chicken for children.
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Dick won’t fight for OzEmite trademark
Australian entrepreneur Dick Smith could have his OzEmite spread removed from supermarket shelves should an alleged trademark infringement be ruled against him
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Top SA food brands recognised at industry awards
Leading SA food brands including Robern Menz and Bickford’s Australia were praised at the recent SA Food Industry Awards, which reward businesses and individuals that demonstrate vision, leadership and excellence in their field.
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Mondelēz’ innovation strategy focuses on graduates
This year marks the first time that Mondelēz International has amended its graduate program since 2005 - resulting a switch that will see the company focus on becoming a training ground for the next generation of innovators within the Mondelēz portfolio.
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New app aims to tackle food manufacturing’s injury rate
In light of research indicating that the food and beverage manufacturing industry records the highest incidence of workplace accidents in Australia, the Group Training Association of Victoria has released the Safety First App to help promote workplace safety in the lead up to Christmas.
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Garlo’s launches kosher pie
Garlo's Pies, the pie brand headed up by ex-football player Sean Garlick, has launched its first batch of kosher pies.
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Industry teams up with academics to create Food Innovation Cluster
The University of Newcastle (UON) has unveiled a new initiative designed to connect food businesses with academic researchers in an effort to develop solutions for industry problems.
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Manufacturing powerhouse China lagging on brand awareness
China manufactures an enormous amount of consumer goods. But stigmatised as low cost, low quality products, Chinese brands have yet to make inroads into international markets.
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Five trends for food manufacturing in 2014
Addressing food waste and health are going to be two of the big trends food manufacturers need to consider in the year ahead, according to Innova Market Insights.
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Tetra Pak demonstrates further support for Foodbank
Multinational packing and processing company, Tetra Pak has donated a ride-on floor sweeper to the Foodbank warehouse in Wetherill Park, cementing the company’s ongoing commitment to supporting the food relief charity.
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Core grain food manufacturers’ sign up to voluntary industry code
Goodman Fielder, Sanitarium and Bakers Delight have become the first registered users of the new voluntary industry code of practice for whole grain ingredient content claims.
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GM golden rice to be launched in the Philippines
The Philippines may be the first country to approve the commercial production of genetically modified rice.
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MakMak to access international customers with Sydney airport retail store
Sydney based macaron manufacturer, MakMak Macarons has opened its second retail outlet in Sydney at the international terminal of Sydney Airport.
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Food continues to lead way as manufacturing grows for second straight month
The Australian PMI has recorded a result of 53.2 for October, an improvement on September and the second straight month of growth.
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Thankyou founder named Victorian Young Australian of the Year
Daniel Flynn, managing director and co-founder of the social enterprise, the Thankyou Group, has been named Victorian Young Australian of the Year for 2014.
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Food manufacturing asks for government intervention
The food manufacturing industry is pleading with the Abbott government to remove burdens and free up investment in new production, following some disheartening figures released by the Australian Food and Grocery Council.
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