Industry News
New brew of beer holds the hops, keeps the flavour
How would you like to try beer that costs less and has a more consistent flavour? US scientists may have come to your rescue. [ + ]
New DURA-SLIK technology released to reduce abrasive wear on magnetic separators
MAGNATTACK Global has developed, trialled and released an advanced method to reduce rapid wear and damage to magnetic separation equipment. [ + ]
AIP dinner opens discussions on plastic trends
The Australian Institute of Packaging and the Society of Plastic Engineers are hosting a joint technical dinner to discuss consumer and environmental trends in plastics. [ + ]
Banana extract helps prevent ice-cream melting
Cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) extracted from ground-up banana plants decreased melting times and increased the creaminess of ice-cream. [ + ]
Researchers upcycle wine waste
With the seeds, stalks and skins of grapes all considered 'waste' products — known as pomace — about a quarter of each grape ends up in landfills. [ + ]
Court rules Heinz misled consumers with health claim
The Federal Court ruled Heinz made a misleading health claim on its Little Kids Shredz products aimed at children aged 1–3. [ + ]
Reducing Listeria’s virulence
Researchers have identified several compounds that may be effective in containing Listeria’s virulence — or ability to produce disease. [ + ]
Qantas is going native — well a bit
Qantas is embracing native Australian ingredients as a fundamental part of its decision to showcase some of the country's best local producers. [ + ]
Ultra-processed foods linked to increased risk of cancers
A study revealed that a 10% increase in the proportion of heavily processed foods in a person's diet meant they were 12% more likely to develop all cancers and 11% more likely to develop breast cancer. [ + ]
Collaboration sweetens the path to low-GI sugar production
The path to industrial-scale production of low GI sugar has been made simpler through a collaboration between Nutrition Innovation Group, Foss and Schneider Electric. [ + ]
Freedom Foods a finalist in the World Innovation Awards 2018
Freedom Foods has been recognised for its innovative food products, with the Barley+ Seven Seeds Bars and Messy Monkeys Whole Grain Bites announced as finalists in the 2018 World Innovation Awards. [ + ]
Brisbane boy seeks help for swallowing disorder
Swallowing disorders are not limited to the elderly alone, and the case of a young Brisbane boy affected by dysphagia has highlighted the importance of recognising the signs and seeking treatment. [ + ]
GunnLab builds new laboratory
GunnLab has relocated to Bayside in Melbourne and is building a brand new laboratory. [ + ]
Fonterra invests to reduce water use by 70% at Darfield
An $11m investment in water processing technology at Fonterra's Darfield plant will reduce the amount of groundwater extracted at the manufacturing site by around 70%. [ + ]
Fish scales have healing potential
Most consumers prefer to buy fish from supermarkets or order skinned fish in restaurants, but research has revealed that fish scales have a number of biomedical applications. [ + ]
