Industry News
G20 provides US$20m in funding for wheat research
ANU researchers will share in US$20 million in funding to be provided by the G20 to strengthen global food security by making more energy-efficient wheat. [ + ]
8 fresh ways to increase fruit and veg intake
Most of us would like to eat more fruit and vegetables and in theory it should be easier than ever before, with fresh produce popping up in almost every imaginable food and drink category. [ + ]
FAO and Mars to collaborate on global food safety
Mars Incorporated has joined forces with the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations to improve food safety and quality along the food chain, particularly in developing countries. [ + ]
Nutritional supplement reduces foodborne pathogens pre-harvest
Diamond V has announced the patent-pending use of animal health supplement Diamond V Original XPC as a method for foodborne pathogen reduction in livestock. [ + ]
76% of lunch skippers are too busy to eat
A recent Australian survey has found 41% of respondents skip lunch at least once a week, with 76% of them claiming they are just too busy to eat. [ + ]
tna looks to value-add with acquisition of Unique Solutions
tna has announced the acquisition of inserting and labelling specialist Unique Solutions. [ + ]
From bread to bulb
Researchers have found a way to create LEDs from food and beverage waste. [ + ]
Bringing restaurant quality to catering
West Australian catering company Ultimo Catering & Events is looking to bring Michelin Star quality to catering, with the appointment of executive chef Matt Leahy and senior sous chefs 'Max' Ling Yu Mau and Johnathan Pace. [ + ]
Food supplier admits to cheating US military
A multinational food company has admitted to defrauding the US military by drastically increasing the cost of basic items shipped into a war zone. [ + ]
Food tech start-up connects food with appliances
A company that manages and connects food information has been launched at the Smart Kitchen Summit in Seattle. [ + ]
QUT team awarded $100,000 food innovation prize
A team from Queensland University of Technology has held off competition from some of the world's top universities to take out a $100,000 food innovation prize. [ + ]
Full steam ahead for low-GI bread
Asian-style steamed bread has a lower glycaemic index (GI) than western-style baked bread, researchers have found. [ + ]
Vegetarian steak
Becoming vegetarian may not mean giving up 'meat', with news that a high-quality meat replacer, based on legumes, could be available in the future. [ + ]
Nutrition labelling study uses smartphone app
A study on nutrition labelling using smartphones is underway in New Zealand. [ + ]
Permeate market set to boom following new Codex standard
The market for dairy permeate is forecast to boom once a global Codex standard is set, possibly as early as 2016. [ + ]