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

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

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

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. [ + ]

Soy drinks are more popular with Australians over 14 years than energy drinks, sports drinks, iced teas or breakfast drinks. [ + ]

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

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

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%. [ + ]

The existing GS1 Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) Allocation Rules have been replaced by a new, simplified GTIN Management Standard. [ + ]

With a theme of 'Supply Chain Unity', the 2016 Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Conference is run for industry by industry. [ + ]

FSANZ seeks submissions regarding the voluntary fortification of breakfast cereals with Vitamin D [ + ]

Bacteriophage-based technology is claimed to reduce the Salmonella load in minced meats by 90%. [ + ]

Many companies are seeking to address the concerns of health professionals and consumers and reduce the salt content of their products. Nestlé has just extended its collaboration with life sciences company Chromocell Corporation in a bid to jointly develop novel ingredients that can be used to create nutritious, tasty foods that contain less salt. [ + ]

The inaugral Australian Pavilion at ProPak Asia was a resounding success in showcasing Australian processing and packaging equipment and expertise to the wider Asean region. [ + ]