Industry News
The fruit protein that's 2000 times sweeter than sugar
Scientists are moving closer to commercial production of a fruit protein called brazzein that is far sweeter than sugar — and has fewer kilojoules. [ + ]
Dead or alive?
A new type of electronic sensor that can not only detect and classify bacteria, but can also tell if the bacteria are dead or alive is under development. [ + ]
Bananageddon: researchers race against time
Fungal diseases threaten to wipe out the global banana industry in just five to 10 years. But it is hoped new research will better equip researchers to develop hardier, disease-resistant banana plants and more effective disease-prevention treatments. [ + ]
Limited fresh food access linked to heart disease
A lack of accessible fresh food may increase the risk of developing the signs of early heart disease, according to research published in the American Heart Association journal Circulation. [ + ]
Metabiota targets food risk
Metabiota has launched a Food Risk Insights platform, to provide food producers, suppliers and retailers the ability to identify, analyse and proactively mitigate risks across the supply chain. [ + ]
Use your senses to reduce food waste
Do consumers understand the differences between 'best before' and 'use by'? And has recent attention on food waste reduction changed consumer behaviour in relation to food shelf life? [ + ]
The Glove Company HACCP-certified vinyl powdered gloves
The Glove Company (TGC) has launched Vinyl Premium Powdered gloves that are HACCP Food Safety certified and suitable for use with food preparation, food service and processing. [ + ]
Breeding more resilient cereals
University of Adelaide researchers are developing new high-yielding, stress-tolerant cereal varieties, by improving plant breeding strategies. [ + ]
Fighting frankfurter fraud
Frankfurter fraud is real, and for those who can't consume certain types of meats for health, cultural or religious reasons, it's important to know what they're eating. [ + ]
US study finds free school lunches contribute to obesity
A US study has found that government-funded school meal programs are putting children at risk of being overweight. [ + ]
Australian research highlights Paleo side effects
Research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has uncovered negative side effects from the Paleo diet. [ + ]
Towards low-cost, functional coatings
Researchers from Spain are working towards modifying the surface properties of materials to obtain specific properties at a lower cost. [ + ]
Nutrico releases 'free-from' infant formula
Nutrico has released a formula made from Australian powdered milk that does not include artificial sweeteners, colours or flavourings. [ + ]
Nutella repackages foodservice tubs
Nutella has repackaged its 3 kg tubs, switching the pack colour from brown to white to ensure foodservice operators can keep track of their product usage. [ + ]
Natural not always healthy
Australians may not be getting what they expect when buying 'natural' foods, with almost half of foods labelled as 'natural' found to be high in saturated fat, sugar and/or salt. [ + ]