Industry News
Healthy rewards points can promote healthy food choices
Price discounts, rewards cards and coupons are some common promotional strategies used to entice purchasers. A recent self-funded study looked at how healthy foods can be promoted in cafeterias. [ + ]
Virtual reality labels
Deschutes Brewery has brought two of its beers to life with virtual reality films that provide viewers with an immersive experience of Oregon landmarks. [ + ]
Backroom deals shut small brands out of supermarkets
An investigative report has uncovered the secret deals that determine product placement — and consumer choice — in US supermarkets. [ + ]
Australians wasting $10 billion in food each year
Australian households are wasting almost $1100 on food each year, collectively throwing $10 billion in the bin, according to the RaboDirect Food & Farming Report 2016. [ + ]
Peanut allergy treatment receives $15m funding boost
A $15 million venture capital funding round will advance the development of a promising new treatment for peanut allergy in children. [ + ]
Could faecal transplants cure obesity?
A connection has been found between the diversity of bacteria in human poo and levels of abdominal body fat. [ + ]
Free seminar on sustainable packaging at Foodtech Packtech
The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) will host a free seminar on 'Understanding Sustainable Packaging Innovations & Trends' during Foodtech Packtech. [ + ]
Logistics Hall of Fame recognises historic milestones
The founders of the postal system, the inventors of the barcode and the conveyor belt, and the pioneers of parcel and express logistics are among 13 logisticians inducted into the Logistics Hall of Fame in 2016. [ + ]
CSIRO's contribution to global food security
CSIRO's work on predicting Australia's agricultural future is gaining international attention. [ + ]
Healthy food start-ups: secrets for success
Start-ups that launch snacks or beverages with a 'free-from' positioning have the best chance of success, a research project by New Nutrition Business has found. [ + ]
Healthy growth forecast for fish and seafood market
The global fish and seafood market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 3.9% between 2015 and 2020, according to data from research company MarketLine. [ + ]
US beverage industry pours cash into fighting sugar taxes and warning labels
Analysis has revealed the three biggest members of the USA's soda (soft drink) lobby — the American Beverage Association, Coca-Cola and PepsiCo — have spent at least US$67 million since 2009 to defeat taxes and warning labels in 19 cities and states. [ + ]
Consumers check labels for 'Australian made'
Research has revealed that 'Australian made' is now the third most looked for statement on product labels, with the top two being price related. [ + ]
Sodexo receives top ranking on palm oil scorecard
Food service and facilities management company Sodexo has received a score of nine out of nine from the World Wildlife Fund on its Palm Oil Buyers Scorecard. [ + ]
University launches first gluten-free dining hall
A US university has become the first in the country to establish an entirely gluten-free dining hall on its campus. [ + ]
