Industry News
Possible link between diet and declining fertility in dogs
Researchers at The University of Nottingham have shown a rapid decline in male dog fertility, with a potential link to environmental contaminants — including dog food. [ + ]
GM banana trial
The Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) has announced it has received a licence application from the Queensland University of Technology to conduct a field trial of GM banana with resistance to Fusarium wilt disease. [ + ]
Jewel Fine Foods receives Telstra business award
Jewel Fine Foods has won the 2016 Telstra Australian Medium Business Award. [ + ]
Study links folic acid fortification with decline in congenital heart defects
Food fortified with folic acid is associated with reduced rates of congenital heart defects, according to Canadian research. [ + ]
AUSVEG urges Horticultural Code reform
The national body representing the Australian vegetable industry is supporting calls for reform to the Horticulture Code of Conduct, which regulates sales of fresh fruit and vegetables between growers and traders. [ + ]
Australians love their chocolate
More than half of Australia's population consumes at least one chocolate bar in an average four-week period, so it's safe to say that we're a nation of chocolate fans. [ + ]
Gut bacteria may hold key to obesity prevention
A therapy that involves engineered gut bacteria may one day help reduce the health problems that come with obesity. [ + ]
Healthy Food Partnership
Government and industry stakeholders have met to progress the work of the Healthy Food Partnership. [ + ]
Eat vegetables to improve body odour
Vegetables don't just keep you healthy, they make you smell better too. [ + ]
Joint venture sees Australian food headed for Asian childcare centres
Australia's Beston Global Food Company has entered into a joint venture with Singapore-based MindChamps Holdings to provide foods to preschool children in 35 early childcare centres in Singapore and the Philippines. [ + ]
Maggie Beer's new look
Maggie Beer has unveiled new packaging for its range of gourmet products. [ + ]
Home delivery service connects craft beer to customers
A home delivery service is helping craft beer lovers around Australia access ale from independent brewers. [ + ]
Almond market goes nuts
The Australian almond industry set a new record in June 2016, breaking through the $100 million barrier for monthly export sales for the first time. [ + ]
Virgin Australia turns coffee grounds into gourmet mushrooms
Virgin Australia has partnered with sustainable mushroom start-up Fungimental to introduce sustainably produced oyster mushrooms onboard its flights. [ + ]
Australian scientists create allergy-friendly 'peanut butter' from mung beans
Research to make the flavour of pulses more appealing to the Australian palate has led to the creation of a nut-free 'peanut butter' from mung beans. [ + ]
