Industry News
Official opening for agricultural research centre
A new agricultural research centre will focus on technologies relevant to environment, agriculture and global food supplies. [ + ]
Rapid screening of gutter oils
A new method for direct analysis of edible oils has been developed. [ + ]
Should hemp-based food be legal?
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has called for submissions on whether to permit the sale of food derived from the seeds of low-THC hemp. [ + ]
Online marketplace for butchers
An online meat marketplace is giving local butchers and farmers a way to connect directly with customers who want access to local butcher service and products but may not have the time to shop. [ + ]
Junk food ads lead kids to poor food choices: study
Advertisements for unhealthy foods and beverages have an immediate and significant impact on children and lead to harmful diets, according to Canadian research. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
