Industry News
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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%. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Ecolabelling standard revised
The ecolabelling standard ISO14024 has been updated to better reflect the current environmental context. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
