Industry News
The rise of the user-centred smart kitchen
Want an oven that can take pictures of your food as it cooks and post them on social media? [ + ]
Captive breeding, reproductive success and food security
Captive-born animals are only half as likely to be successful breeders, which is raising concerns about food security. [ + ]
Ecolabelling standard revised
The ecolabelling standard ISO14024 has been updated to better reflect the current environmental context. [ + ]
Want to get the lowdown on the Chinese dairy market?
Dairy companies can gain inside information about innovation and new technology in the emerging Chinese dairy market and showcase their own cheese products at the 2nd Joint Symposium. [ + ]
APS Industrial launches in Australia as master distributor for Siemens
Siemens has announced APS Industrial as a new master distributor of industrial low-voltage electrical and automation products in Australia. [ + ]
Stopping norovirus
Norovirus — the scourge of the cruise ship and, lately, the Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic Winter Games. [ + ]
Technology extends the shelf life of bread by three weeks
Antimicrobial packaging solutions that improve food safety and reduce food waste are on the near horizon. [ + ]
Do you need help marketing food and wine brands?
To help marketers in the food and wine industry, the University of South Australia's Ehrenberg-Bass Institute is offering two courses taught by global industry experts. [ + ]
Whichfish site helps source seafood responsibly
The online tool informs businesses dealing with wild seafood about the stock, environmental and management risks involved. [ + ]
Tate & Lyle expands its Singapore laboratory
Increasing demand for ingredients and solutions that lower sugar, fat and calories has prompted Tate & Lyle to double the size of its Singapore laboratory. [ + ]
Low-fat or low-carb for weight loss?
The eternal question has been whether a low-fat or low-carb diet is more effective in weight loss. Now Stanford researchers have found that neither option is superior. [ + ]
Risk mitigation at Fonterra
Virtual reality technology is at the heart of a health and safety training solution developed by Fonterra and Beca. [ + ]
High-protein diet lowers Alzheimer's risk
Research has found that consuming protein-rich foods such as meat, legumes and peanuts reduces the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. [ + ]
FSANZ invites submissions on allergen labelling requirements
Consumers are forced to navigate their way through labelling claims and complex terminology, which can put their health at risk. [ + ]
Australia can expect to see some pigs from across the ditch
Uncooked New Zealand pork meat and products containing New Zealand pork will be available in Australia soon. [ + ]
