Industry News
Women in Foodservice Charity Event returns
Fine Food Australia has announced the fifth Women in Foodservice Charity Event and the 2018 Women in Foodservice Awards will take place on 12 September in Melbourne. [ + ]
Test to check health benefits of foods
A validated test to measure if a specialty food or supplement has health benefits in humans has been developed. [ + ]
Detect water vapour in packaging
A new standard is providing a way to test for water vapour transmission through flexible barrier materials using electrolytic detection sensors. [ + ]
Eating more seafood increases chances of pregnancy
Seafood should be the go-to food for couples looking to increase their libido and their chances of conception, according to new research. [ + ]
Sunny Queen appoints new development chef
Katrina Neill will help the company better understand the challenges faced by the hospitality sector and work closer with its customers. [ + ]
175 million tonnes of meat lost in Brazil's truck strike
The Brazilian meat industry was prevented from exporting 175 million metric tons of meat products after a truckers' strike began blocking highways around the country on 21 May. [ + ]
Benefits of Tear-Drop Probe Magnets
RE80 Tear-Drop Probe Magnets have increased separation efficiency and product-to-magnet contact. [ + ]
Simplot wins the 2018 Foodbank Award
Foodbank has praised Simplot for its contributions to tackling food insecurity in Australia, announcing the company as the winner of the 2018 Foodbank Award. [ + ]
Music volume influences food choices
The volume of ambient music influences whether a consumer chooses healthy or unhealthy foods because it impacts heart rate and arousal. [ + ]
Maximum solids removal with minimal cleaning
Production in the wine industry could be increased by more than 7% with the use of titanium filtration membranes. [ + ]
Eating one egg a day reduces stroke risk by 26%
How often do you eat eggs? New research suggests eating one every day could reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). [ + ]
Junk food should have graphic warnings: study
Graphic warnings on unhealthy foods, like the ones used on cigarette packaging, may encourage consumers to make healthier choices. [ + ]
Study warns against 'gluten-free' food claims
A new study has revealed that many 'gluten-free' foods sold across Melbourne actually contained potentially harmful levels of the protein. [ + ]
Protect your caviar without revealing where it is
A prototype adhesive ID tag based on blockchain technology enables valuable goods to be protected without revealing their location. [ + ]
Bias against frozen vegetables is rife
Frozen vegetable purchases in grocery stores are declining even though the products offer similar if not superior nutrition benefits to fresh vegetables and decrease the likelihood of waste. [ + ]
