Industry News
UQ receives funds to boost innovation in food and beverage
The University of Queensland has secured federal government commercial research funding to help it boost growth and innovation in the food and beverage sector. [ + ]
Researchers work to understand virus-prone garlic
Queensland researchers are trying to understand how garlic can be infected with viruses but not display obviously negative outcomes. [ + ]
UQ grants for fledgling agrifood businesses
Better beer, exotic mushrooms and probiotic-fuelled lettuces are just some of the eclectic food research innovations supported by the University of Queensland grants program. [ + ]
Excitement rises for AUSPACK 2022 next week
The event will showcase technologies and innovations in the packaging sector and runs from 17–20 May, with seminars, talks and demonstrations. [ + ]
$30m grant for barramundi project in Latrobe Valley
The $30 million government grant will help with the development of the Latrobe Valley Aquaculture project, proposed to produce 3700 tonnes of barramundi annually. [ + ]
Entry opens for SA Food and Beverage Industry Awards
The awards recognise promising and innovative businesses and individuals from the South Australian food and beverages industry. [ + ]
Researchers play spot the difference with browning bananas
A study has been done to understand the browning process of bananas, which leads to millions of tonnes of fruit being thrown away each year. [ + ]
Ben & Jerry's works to decrease dairy emissions
A series of changes to farms and cattle management is expected to see greenhouse gas emissions reduced by half. [ + ]
Microbial protein production, an alt-meat option
Replacing a fifth of the world's red meat with a microbial alternative could halve deforestation and reduce carbon emissions, according to German and Swedish scientists. [ + ]
Artisanal products on trend
Researchers from Canada have looked at how market evolution has resulted in artisanal products experiencing growth, and many firms are cashing in on it. [ + ]
Recycling food processing waste in NZ
Around 2.2 million tonnes of food processing waste is dumped each year in NZ; now researchers have a solution to recycle the by-products of wine and milk manufacturing. [ + ]
Unilever heats up freezers to cool off emissions
The company is hoping to put the chill on the greenhouse gas emissions of its retail freezers by increasing their temperatures slightly. [ + ]
Food company fined for forklift accident
A food wholesaler has been fined $35,000 after a worker sustained serious injuries when he was struck by a forklift. [ + ]
Foodmach turns 50
This month, Foodmach celebrates its 50th year of trading. And what a journey it's been. [ + ]
Candy-coating method to fend off pill counterfeiting
A Californian professor has come up with a solution for combating pharmaceutical fraud by coating pills in hundreds and thousands. [ + ]
