Industry News
Bile — the secret ingredient in understanding stomach bugs
A new type of engineered gut tissue culture is an effective model for studying a common gastrointestinal virus with the addition of bile. [ + ]
Redesigning the milk bottle
The Pact Group has delivered a better packaging solution for a2 Milk that allows customers to "feel the difference" as soon as they come into contact with the product. [ + ]
Food and Grocery Code of Conduct applies to all Aldi, Woolworths and Coles suppliers
The Food and Grocery Code of Conduct now applies to all Aldi, Woolworths and Coles suppliers [ + ]
Researchers find gene linked to coffee consumption
Italian scientists have identified a gene which may be involved in regulating coffee consumption. [ + ]
Latest food processing technology showcased by Omron
The Omron Automation Solutions Seminar will showcase food processing technology designed to increase productivity and drive profits. [ + ]
Tricking our brains into enjoying healthier food
Scientists may be closing in on a way to trick our brains into believing that desserts and other foods contain more fat, sugar or salt than they actually do. [ + ]
Still hungry? Eat the packaging
A packaging film is being developed that is edible, biodegradable and offers better spoilage resistance than plastic. [ + ]
Toddler meals too salty, says parent group
A parent advocacy group claims that many prepared toddler meals contain too much sodium for young children. [ + ]
The growing market for meat substitutes
A 60% rise in global food and beverage launches using a vegetarian claim between 2011 and 2015 highlights the market opportunities available in the meat substitute market, according to Innova Market Insights. [ + ]
Trek and taste in Tasmania to support Australian farmers
Landcare Australia is hoping it can tempt adventurous Australians to taste their way down Tasmania's east coast on a week-long trek to raise money to support Australian farmers. [ + ]
FSANZ calls for submissions on GM potato
FSANZ is seeking submissions on a potato that has been genetically modified to reduce bruising and also reduces the amount of acrylamide formed during cooking. [ + ]
Dead or alive?
A new type of electronic sensor that can not only detect and classify bacteria, but can also tell if the bacteria are dead or alive is under development. [ + ]
Bananageddon: researchers race against time
Fungal diseases threaten to wipe out the global banana industry in just five to 10 years. But it is hoped new research will better equip researchers to develop hardier, disease-resistant banana plants and more effective disease-prevention treatments. [ + ]
Vodka: it's all about the marketing
Research from Edith Cowan University has shed light on what influences Australian consumers when making the decision to buy vodka. [ + ]
The fruit protein that's 2000 times sweeter than sugar
Scientists are moving closer to commercial production of a fruit protein called brazzein that is far sweeter than sugar — and has fewer kilojoules. [ + ]
