Industry News
QUT researchers develop disease-resistant bananas
A team of QUT researchers developed and grew genetically modified Cavendish bananas that were resistant to soilborne fungus Fusarium wilt tropical race 4 (TR4), also known as Panama disease. [ + ]
High-salt diet reduces good gut bacteria
A German study has found that a high salt intake may reduce levels of Lactobacillus bacteria in the gut, therefore causing blood pressure to rise. [ + ]
tna opens Shanghai office to support China operations
Food packaging and processing supplier tna has expanded its operations in China and opened TNA Solutions (Shanghai) Co. Ltd, which aims to improve support services for local food manufacturers. [ + ]
Asia's going organic
Double-digit growth rates are being reported by some Asian markets for growth in organic food uptake. It is anticipated that regional sales will reach US$10 billion in the coming years. [ + ]
Aged-care nutrition becomes bigger part of Trisco Foods business
Australian manufacturer Trisco Foods has announced its acquisition of the Enprocal and Prime Nutrition brands, allowing the company to further gain traction in the aged-care market. [ + ]
Asia Pacific dominating surge in food equipment purchasing
Nearly 40% of food processing equipment sales are expected to be in the Asia Pacific, excluding Japan, by the end of this year. [ + ]
Woolies private label products to carry the new Australasian Recycling Label
Woolworths is implementing an evidence-based, standardised labelling system designed to minimise consumer confusion about recycling across is own brand range. [ + ]
Coveris realigns business into four strategic units
Global packaging manufacturer Coveris has announced it has restructured the business into four units: Americas, Rigid, EMEA, and UK Food & Consumer. [ + ]
Do you know the safe cooking temperatures for high-risk foods?
This week is Australian Food Safety Week 2017, and a survey released by the Food Safety Information Council aims to raise awareness about this year's theme: 'Is it done yet? Use a thermometer for great food, cooked safely every time.' [ + ]
Chicken made of pea protein selling out in supermarkets
Health, environmental and animal welfare concerns are all becoming priorities for consumers, which is why Auckland start-up Sunfed Meats is experiencing significant expansion. [ + ]
Breastfeeding fails to protect babies against everything
According to researchers from Uppsala University, breastfeeding may increase the risk of developing hay fever and eczema. [ + ]
Schweppes competes with Fever-Tree in the premium drinks market
Schweppes (Coca-Cola) has announced a new range of premium tonic water, Schweppes 1783, and plans to inject £6.6m into its marketing to combat competitors in the UK. [ + ]
No mo waste: turn moustaches into Doorstaches to help the environment
What will happen to all that face fur when Movember comes to an end? Shave it? Of course. Bin it or flush it down the sink? 42BELOW hopes not. [ + ]
GM tomatoes have anti-ageing properties
Researches from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) collaborated with the Institut de Biologie Moléculaire des Plantes (CNRS, Strasbourg, France) to significantly boost the antioxidant properties in tomatoes. [ + ]
Challenging climate change with beer
Scottish-based brewery Brewdog has launched a protest beer which aims to 'shake the world by the shoulders' and encourage world leaders to take action against climate change, particularly US President Donald Trump. [ + ]
