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What are your problems?
Introducing a new cleaning and hygiene leadership forum where the critical issues in food and beverage preparation will be discussed. [ + ]
Study: GMO labels not viewed as warnings
As the US federal government contemplates preventing its states from legislating for mandatory GMO labelling, a study has revealed that such labels are not viewed as 'warnings' by consumers. [ + ]
Pig farm successfully eradicates antibiotic-resistant bacteria
A German pig farm found to be contaminated with antibiotic-resistant bacteria has been successfully decontaminated. [ + ]
Eco-friendly beer?
An Australian consulting firm has launched a lighthearted video about the environmental impacts of beer to encourage manufacturers to spread the word about the behind-the-scenes work that goes into achieving sustainable production. [ + ]
Australia's supply chains unprepared for looming crisis
Australia's peak supply chain body warns that the country faces a looming skills crisis among supply chain professionals, leaving companies vulnerable to supply chain breakdown, fraud and human rights abuses. [ + ]
Packaging for ready meal shelf-life extension
If you can extend the shelf life of your ready meals you will simultaneously reduce your costs and increase your appeal to retailers and distributors. [ + ]
The vomit machine!
How do scientists study the transmission of viruses from person to person? Why, with a vomit machine of course! [ + ]
Australian scientist awarded Ig Nobel prize for unboiling an egg
Australian scientist Professor Colin Raston has been awarded a prestigious Ig Nobel prize for the creation of the Vortex Fluidic Device, famous for its ability to unboil an egg. [ + ]
Welcome to our first PREPARED FOOD weekly eNewsletter
Focusing on the burgeoning ready meals/high-volume catering and bulk prepared meal component market, this newsletter will bring the latest industry news, trends, methods, products and insights directly to your inbox every Wednesday. [ + ]
How fast food is reinventing itself as healthy and caring
For big food, obesity is no longer a big problem. In fact, obesity-related philanthropy is helping it profit. [ + ]
Should we ban super-size portions?
Eliminating larger-sized portions from the diet could reduce energy intake by up to 29%, according to a review that examined the links between 'overserving' and overeating. [ + ]
Dumpster diving for dinner: do you have what it takes to eat 'freegan' food?
It's a Sunday night, sometime after 9pm, I (Shady) am in my car, parked in front of Aldi in Wollongong. The lot is vacant, the sky black and threatening. I've been waiting, checking my phone, glancing up the street. [ + ]
What are food-grade lubricants?
In today's fast-paced production environment, lubrication safety audits, the use of quality food-grade lubricants and proper lubrication programs are all proactive steps towards a safe, efficient and hygienic processing facility. [ + ]