Industry News
3D printing food helps personalise nutrition
Researchers used the prototype 3D printer to replicate the physical properties and texture of actual food samples. [ + ]
Huhtamaki acquires 65% of Tailored Packaging
The majority of Australian foodservice packaging distributor Tailored Packaging has been acquired by Huhtamaki. [ + ]
Tetra Pak turns to paper straws
In an attempt to address the issue of plastic waste, Tetra Pak is working to replace plastic straws used in its small drinks cartons with paper ones. [ + ]
Robotic lasers protect wine crops from birds
A California vineyard installed automated laser technology which almost entirely eradicated the bird problem and resulted in a yearly cost saving of US$25,000. [ + ]
Consumers drink more when alcoholic drinks labelled as low strength
A study found the lower the alcohol strength labelled on the drink, the higher the total amount of drink consumed. [ + ]
Sweet snacks tax better than sugar-sweetened beverages tax
Sweet food taxes decrease the purchase of soft drinks by 0.6 to 0.8%, biscuits and cakes by 1.2% and savoury snacks by 1.6%. [ + ]
Manna or mania: meal kit madness
With 26% year-over-year growth, the meal kit market is booming. [ + ]
Australian coffee cups win international awards
Australian-owned paper and board manufacturer Detpak has been recognised for its new series of hot cups at the Specialty Coffee Association Expo in Seattle. [ + ]
Is green tea safe?
Green tea has been praised for its health benefits, but the EU raised concerns that green tea extracts may actually cause liver problems. [ + ]
Children bombarded by unhealthy food advertising
A recent study has revealed that during peak viewing times, children watch 2.3 times more adverts for 'discretionary' foods than healthy foods every hour. [ + ]
Gut-on-a-chip (not a potato chip)
Nutrient absorption can now be studied thanks to a 3D microscale model of the human intestinal tract. [ + ]
Edible packaging addresses plastic problem
Edible, transparent packaging made out of corn and seafood by-products and water-soluble polymer PVA may have the potential to replace plastic in the food industry. [ + ]
How does Campylobacter cause food poisoning?
Researchers found that Campylobacter rely on multiple genes which enable the bacteria to adapt within humans and evade the immune response. [ + ]
Brewers call for pregnancy warnings on all alcoholic beverages
The Brewers Association of Australia has been proactive in adopting pregnancy warning labels and is now criticising others' delay in following suit. [ + ]
Reducing acrylamides in heat-processed foods
Acrylamide-lowering techniques have been extended by the addition of blends of natural products that can significantly lower acrylamide levels without affecting flavour or texture. [ + ]
