Industry News
Cheap food trade policy to threaten UK food and farming: report
It is likely that food prices will rise following Brexit, but a report suggests using new trade deals to mitigate this may risk food quality and undermine farmers. [ + ]
Study compares performance of ATP hygiene monitoring systems
Not all hygiene monitoring systems produce the same quality of test results, but 3M's Clean-Trace Hygiene Monitoring and Management System came out on top. [ + ]
BlockGrain partners with Clear Grain Exchange
Aussie blockchain start-up BlockGrain is working with Clear Grain Exchange to allow farmers who have on-farm storage to market their grain. [ + ]
DuPont Nutrition & Health announces sustainable seaweed program
The program encourages the industry to adopt more sustainable seaweed harvesting and cultivating practices. [ + ]
The countdown to Hort Connections 2018 is on
Time is running out to register for Hort Connections 2018, which will take place at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from 18–20 June. [ + ]
Kitchen towels could cause food poisoning
Kitchen towels, especially multipurpose ones, can harbour harmful bacteria such as E. coli. [ + ]
New global president for Mars Wrigley
Mars has appointed Andrew Clarke, currently Chief Marketing & Customer Officer, to the role of Global President – Mars Wrigley Confectionery. [ + ]
Sodexo is going cage-free
Seven years ahead of its corporate responsibility target, Sodexo Australia has committed to use only cage-free fresh eggs. [ + ]
E+H and SAP cooperate in data integration and IIoT
SAP and Endress+Hauser are to intensify their cooperation in the development of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications for the process industry. [ + ]
Measuring vaporised hydrogen peroxide
Vaisala has patented a novel method and device for measuring vaporised hydrogen peroxide. [ + ]
When is a salmon not a salmon?
Answer: if it's actually a trout. Chinese consumers unhappy at being sold farm-raised trout labelled as imported salmon. [ + ]
Diet success could be down to brain structure
A study has found that individuals with more grey matter in the prefrontal cortex showed greater self-control and made healthier food choices. [ + ]
Liquid infant formula market is challenging in Japan
It may still take several years before liquid infant formula appears on the commercial market in Japan due to the rising rates of breastfeeding, as well as concerns over price and storage space. [ + ]
Scent permeation through induction-sealed closure liner
A patent has been granted to Tekni-Plex for its Sniff Seal technology, which is the first liner to enable scent permeation through an induction seal closure liner. [ + ]
Foods for wellbeing
Research is showing how certain foods might lower risk for diabetes, cancer, neurodegenerative diseases and other health issues. [ + ]
