In a breakthrough that could lead to the development of drought-proof crops, research led by ANU has found how plants, such as rice and wheat, sense and respond to extreme drought stress. [ + ]

A clinical trial has found that food products made from a specific protein found in whey can safely be part of a more palatable diet for individuals diagnosed with the rare metabolic disorder PKU. [ + ]

Attendees at the AustralAsian Academy of Anti-Ageing Medicine's 10th annual conference in Melbourne will hear from several leading experts on nutrition. [ + ]

Focusing health messages too heavily on sugar may mislead consumers on the need to reduce overall kilojoules, research has concluded. [ + ]

The Center for Science in the Public Interest is urging food and beverage companies to make a public commitment to eliminate the use of dyes by the end of 2017. [ + ]

Bulla Dairy Foods has been recognised for two of its products at the 2016 Dairy Industry Association of Australia NSW Dairy Awards. [ + ]

The Asia–Pacific region will account for 45% of salt consumed by 2020, and most will be solar. [ + ]

Pelleting and extrusion can increase the digestability of pig food. [ + ]

Olive industry waste products have been converted into biosurfactants and monoglycerides that have uses in the food, medicine, cosmetics and detergent industries. [ + ]

Green leaf salad consumption increasing in the US. [ + ]

BPA — found in a wide range of everyday items including soft drink cans, cash register receipts and plastic bottles — has been found to significantly decrease the percentage of embryos developing further in vitro after just four days of exposure. [ + ]

Two interesting speakers have been announced for the AIP NSW August dinner — and everyone's invited. [ + ]

'Phantom fullness', or the feeling of fullness caused by eating high-fibre food despite having a relatively empty stomach, could aid diet modifications. [ + ]

Functional Foods Global has implemented manufacturing processes that go well beyond what Australian standards require in the manufacture of its TGZ-listed infant formula. [ + ]

A new approach to hospital catering has seen a dramatic increase in patient satisfaction while diverting 199 tons of compostable material and 172 tons of food from landfill and increasing sales 15%. [ + ]