Industry News
Research eases parent guilt over baby food
Home-cooked meals are not always better than commercially available baby foods, UK research has found. [ + ]
Snacking habits of millennials an opportunity for food brands
Young adults are the biggest snackers, according to research released by Canadean, with 40% of 18- to 34-year-olds engaging in regular snacking. [ + ]
UV light oven kills foodborne pathogens
A US researcher has developed an oven that uses a UV light oven to decontaminate fresh produce. [ + ]
Fresh veg imports not as common as we think
Australians significantly overestimate the proportion of imported fresh vegetables available on supermarket shelves, research has shown. [ + ]
Happier cows produce better milk
Daily infusions with a chemical commonly associated with feelings of happiness have been shown to increase calcium levels in the blood of cows that had just given birth. [ + ]
Reducing greenhouse emissions in the pork industry
A study by the Pork CRC has identified herd feed conversion as a key factor in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the pork industry. [ + ]
Processing makes some foods healthier
Processed food is often perceived as a less healthy choice; however, processing can actually enhance the nutritional value of some foods. [ + ]
SilkAir launches business class menu
SilkAir has launched a new menu for business class customers travelling on flights leaving from Singapore that are 3 hours and above. [ + ]
Developing drought-proof crops
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. [ + ]
Nutrition experts feature at anti-ageing conference
Attendees at the AustralAsian Academy of Anti-Ageing Medicine's 10th annual conference in Melbourne will hear from several leading experts on nutrition. [ + ]
A new whey to treat a rare disease
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. [ + ]
Artificial food dyes in brand-name foods
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. [ + ]
Anti-sugar messages could be misleading: study
Focusing health messages too heavily on sugar may mislead consumers on the need to reduce overall kilojoules, research has concluded. [ + ]
Bulla scoops up dairy awards
Bulla Dairy Foods has been recognised for two of its products at the 2016 Dairy Industry Association of Australia NSW Dairy Awards. [ + ]
Bagged salad winning in the US
Green leaf salad consumption increasing in the US. [ + ]
