Industry News
IDF debunks myths about dairy and sugar
The IDF World Dairy Summit revealed that naturally occurring sugars in milk and other dairy products are healthy and do not cause weight gain. [ + ]
Manufacturers to access free online business development training
Manufacturers can now access free business development education online via the Australian Government's Manufacturing Academy. [ + ]
Doughnut ice-cream hybrids arrive at 7-Eleven
Australian ice-cream giant Streets has partnered with Krispy Kreme to deliver a limited edition, Golden Gaytime-inspired doughnut and doughnut-like ice-cream. [ + ]
Shaking up craft beer with Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Kellogg has partnered with local microbrewery One Drop Brewing Co. to launch a limited-edition beer made with Corn Flakes. [ + ]
Sugar labelling in Australia and NZ
The Food Standards Code has placed requirements for food labels to include the total amount of sugars in the nutrition panel. [ + ]
Your daily cuppa could improve brain health
Regular tea drinkers have better organised brain regions than non-tea drinkers, reveals a study led by the National University of Singapore. [ + ]
New CFO announced for a2 Milk Company
New Zealand-based a2 Milk Company has appointed Race Strauss as CFO, a role he will commence during the second half of FY20. [ + ]
MoU for Australian and Chinese meat sectors
A new memorandum of understanding between the Australian and Chinese meat sectors was finalised on Tuesday, 24 September 2019. [ + ]
Unpacking a global standard for food manufacturers
Food manufacturers are coming under increasing pressure to do their bit for the environment by reducing packaging, yet the importance of food safety is paramount. [ + ]
Unilever spills the tea on its suppliers
Unilever has unveiled its list of tea suppliers, covering all black and green teas sourced by the company, to promote complete transparency. [ + ]
Finding the right dietary fibre for gut microbes
Scientists have discovered that beneficial gut microbes thrive when fed specific fibre types, findings that could aid the design of nutritious foods. [ + ]
Aveva World Conference arrives in Australia
The AVEVA World Conference gives individuals interested in digital innovation the chance to network with industry peers and professionals. [ + ]
Government hosts seminars about EU geographical indications
Farmers are urged to attend seminars hosted by the Department of Agriculture about the EU's proposed protection of geographical indications. [ + ]
Could yoghurt be the key to tackling childhood obesity?
Chinese research has revealed that probiotic supplements could enhance weight loss and improve the metabolic health of obese children. [ + ]
Popping champagne corks creates mini supersonic shockwaves
The gases expelled from champagne bottlenecks are akin to those emitted by jetfighters and rockets, as scientists revealed through high-speed photography. [ + ]
