Industry News
Robots to research into AMR in livestock
The Australian Government is providing financial backing of $1.3 million into the use of robots in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) on pig and chicken farms. [ + ]
Smart labels spot spoilt food
Researchers at Clarkson University, led by Professor Silvana Andreescu, have developed a sensor that can detect food spoilage. [ + ]
Genomic analysis project accelerates seed development
After announcing their multiyear global licensing agreement in January, NRGene and Monsanto Company's partnership has progressed. [ + ]
Healthy sugar battles obesity
Sugar is widely associated with health concerns and obesity, but Sunshine Sugar aims to be the first in the world to install the technology to produce a sugar that is rich in antioxidants with a low glycemic index, called nucane. [ + ]
5 million bottles of health drink produced
Australian family business Organic & Raw recently announced it had hit its five-million-bottle production milestone of kombucha. [ + ]
CFIA investing CA$320,000 in DNA barcoding research
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will invest CA$320,000 (AU$326,631) in the University of Guelph's Biodiversity Institute of Ontario to support collaborative research projects using DNA barcoding. [ + ]
Milk-alternative drinks could cause iodine deficiency
Milk-alternative drinks such as soya, almond, coconut, oat, rice, hazelnut and hemp could put consumers at risk of iodine deficiency, according to a study conducted by the University of Surrey. [ + ]
72% of Australians prefer locally sourced products
With safety concerns over food and drink becoming more prevalent, brand trust has become important in influencing consumer choices, according to research from Mintel. [ + ]
Forest fires affect flavour of wine
Scientists from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have discovered the reason why areas prone to forest fires produce unpalatable wine. [ + ]
Brain cells control appetite and body weight
Researchers from the University of Warwick have found that a person's appetite can be controlled with certain brain cells. [ + ]
Aim for better service drives Arrow Scientific and Key Diagnostic merger
Arrow Scientific and Key Diagnostics are merging with the combined business commencing operation on 1 October. [ + ]
Ecolean opens office in Australia
Ecolean has been in the Australian market for over 10 years, but its recent global expansion has seen it open a regional sales office in Sydney. [ + ]
ABB announces acquisition of GE Industrial Solutions for US$2.6 billion
Swiss engineering group ABB has announced it will buy GE Industrial Solutions for a sum of US$2.6 billion ($3.3 billion), strengthening its position in the global electrification market. [ + ]
Are mobile apps taking over the food and beverage industry?
According to the 2017 Sensis eBusiness Report, the number of Australians ordering takeaway food online has risen from 36% last year to 47% this year. [ + ]
What's the difference between "Use by", "Display until" and "Best before"?
The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) and Champions 12.3 are attempting to standardise food date labels worldwide by 2020 to prevent food waste. [ + ]
