Industry News
Brisbane biosecurity officials battle banana disease threat
A passenger at Brisbane Airport almost brought live plants that were potentially carrying Panama disease into the country. [ + ]
Kellogg's commits to helping 3 billion people by 2030
Kellogg Company has announced its Better Days commitment to help 3 billion people by the end of 2030 by addressing global food security, climate and wellbeing. [ + ]
ACCC highlights "harmful" practices in wine grape industry
The ACCC has proposed measures to address concerning "harmful market practices" it believes are common across warm climate wine grape-growing regions. [ + ]
Antibiotic alternative for piglets shows promise
Scientists have found L-glutamine could be a viable alternative to antibiotics to help improve piglet welfare following weaning and transport. [ + ]
Tracing farm to fork and preventing plagiarism
A Danish project is developing technologies and methods that can both document a food product's path from farm to fork and help prevent plagiarism. [ + ]
Could a sugar tax work?
According to a Canadian study, taxes on sugary products and 'high in sugar' labels can help reduce sugar consumption if 100% juice is included. [ + ]
Cranberries, more than just juice
Given the belief that drinking cranberry juice could be helpful against urinary tract infections, scientists explore how it could also help in the fight against bacteria. [ + ]
Foodbank praises its milk program partners
Parmalat, Lion Dairy & Drinks, Fonterra and Saputo Dairy Australia have been presented with the 2019 Foodbank Award in recognition of their collective effort to fight hunger in Australia. [ + ]
'Smart glove' could help robots get a (better) grip on objects
A new smart glove could be the key to better precision and dexterity in robots. [ + ]
ABC breaches impartiality rules on food program
The ACMA has found the Catalyst program 'Feeding Australia: Foods of Tomorrow' failed to present the production of beef with due impartiality. [ + ]
Food industry urged to commit to a better future
International project delivery company Wiley is challenging the food and agriculture industry to become more eco-friendly with The Better Future Video. [ + ]
Awards to fish out the best seafood in NSW
Nominations are open for the 2019 Sydney Fish Market Seafood Excellence Awards, which will be held at the Maritime Museum in Sydney on 25 July. [ + ]
Policies should limit ultraprocessed food intake, researchers say
Two European studies have found positive links between highly processed foods and risk of cardiovascular disease and death. [ + ]
Alternative protein sources could help boost food security
Alternative protein sources could replace soy and animal products as major protein sources as Finland and the EU work to achieve food self-sufficiency. [ + ]
Aussie oat noodles target Chinese market
Scientists from the Australian Export Grain Innovation Centre are developing new oat products including oat noodles, oat rice and oat milk to meet growing demand in China. [ + ]
