Industry News
Making vegies less bitter
Research into Brassicas plants, such as broccoli, cabbage and mustard, reveals more information about the protein responsible for their pungent smell and taste. [ + ]
Traffic light labels on food products to reverse obesity?
A recent study reveals traffic light labels on food products in cafeterias help employees make consistent healthy choices, potentially reversing rising obesity. [ + ]
The antioxidant power of grasshoppers and silkworms
Grasshoppers and silkworms could contain the same antioxidant capacity as a glass of orange juice, reveals a study published in Frontiers in Nutrition. [ + ]
Bosch Packaging Technology to be sold
Bosch plans to sell its packaging machinery business, based in Waiblingen, Germany, to a newly incorporated entity managed by CVC Capital Partners (CVC). [ + ]
Culture product designed to reduce sugar in dairy products
The Sweety Y-1 culture extracts natural sugars from lactose, allowing dairy manufacturers to naturally sweeten products without added sugar. [ + ]
Research Winery set to benefit NZ's wine industry
The BRI Research Winery is being built in NZ to trial winery equipment and technologies, winemaking processes, and possible impacts on finished wines. [ + ]
Anhydrous milk fat market to rise to US$5.2 million
A Global Industry Trends report on the anhydrous milk fat (butter oil) market indicates size, share, growth, opportunity and forecast from 2019 to 2024. [ + ]
Coca-Cola beats Pepsi in top brand rankings
Research from Brand Finance indicates consistent growth for Coca-Cola recording a 19% increase in brand value to US$36.2 billion. [ + ]
Benefits of blockchain technology in food production
Implementing blockchain technology in food production reduces intermediaries, ensuring accuracy of data and transparency of interactions. [ + ]
Gut-friendly bread developed using 'bush tucker' ingredients
Researchers have developed a uniquely Australian bread roll made from wattle seed and Kakadu plum rather than artificial additives. [ + ]
Food tampering under discussion at food safety conference
Detective Inspector Craig McGrath will attend this year's APAC Food Safety Conference to discuss the needles in strawberries incident and food tampering. [ + ]
100% recycled bottle for fizzy drinks
Coca-Cola Amatil has created what is claimed to be Australia's first carbonated soft drink bottle made from 100% recycled plastic. [ + ]
Sustainable paper concept for portion packaging
Bosch Packaging Technology and BillerudKorsnäs are revealing a formable paper packaging solution that could provide a sustainable alternative for portion packs. [ + ]
Compressed air specialist reduces global warming potential
Kaeser Compressors has announced that all its refrigerant dryers will use the non-ozone depleting R-513A refrigerant by the end of 2019. [ + ]
'Vegebot' trained to harvest iceberg lettuce
A robotic harvester, dubbed the 'Vegebot', has been trained to identify, harvest and cut iceberg lettuce ready for the supermarket. [ + ]
