Industry News
Eat your way to health and happiness
The link between eating fruit and vegetables and improved health is well established. But a study has shown that eating your greens can also make you happier. [ + ]
Could BPA exposure in the womb cause obesity?
Research from the University of Melbourne has drawn a possible link between Bisphenol A (BPA) and later-life obesity. [ + ]
China looks to Europe for supply chain improvements
Representatives from China have toured European facilities of leading food retailers, manufacturers, supply chain solution providers and industry groups to see fresh and ambient supply chains in action. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
