Industry News
Nutraceuticals: the 8 nutrients needed for a healthier old age
To live a healthy life, those aged 50+ need more of some vitamins and minerals than their younger counterparts. [ + ]
Australia: a nation of chocoholics
Chocolate consumption in Australia is on the rise — and not just at Easter! [ + ]
Does Australia need a sugar tax?
With Australia among the top 10 countries for consumption of soft drink per capita, some commentators have called for Australia to follow the UK's lead and introduce a 'sugar tax'. [ + ]
Packaging for Sustainability handbook
Packaging for Sustainability is a concise and readable handbook for practitioners who are trying to implement sustainability strategies for packaging. [ + ]
Sherpa targets 'last mile' delivery needs
Sherpa has announced it will add four-hour and same-day delivery services to its current delivery platform for individuals and businesses. [ + ]
Beechworth fights back against fake honey
The founder of Beechworth Honey, Jodie Goldsworthy, has been appointed as president of the Oceania Region of Apimondia, the Global Federation of Beekeepers' Associations, and will help the association fight against honey adulteration. [ + ]
Eating fish is good for us, but what should the fish eat?
Increased use of plant-based ingredients in aquaculture feed could impact the nutritional benefits of eating seafood, according to a study that examined the environmental health implications of crop-fed fish. [ + ]
The food-tracking necklace that listens to you chew
For those of you who would rather hear fingernails scrape a blackboard than listen to somebody chewing, this could be the stuff of nightmares. [ + ]
Boiled egg 'on the go'
UK design company RPC has developed a packaging solution to cook boiled eggs wherever you are, simply by adding boiling water. [ + ]
Sustainable Foods Summit Europe
The agenda for the European edition of the Sustainable Foods Summit will feature sustainable ingredients and approaches to tackle food losses and waste. [ + ]
ALPLA's foaming technology recognised with packaging awards
Plastic packaging specialist ALPLA has received PackTheFuture and WorldStar awards for its application of foaming technology in extrusion blow moulding (EBM). [ + ]
Red meat rules in online purchases
Australian online marketplace Butcherman has released its Red Meat Index, revealing the most popular cuts of meat purchased from the website. [ + ]
Murray Goulburn milks baby formula boom
Murray Goulburn Co-operative will construct a $300m infant formula factory in regional Victoria to capitalise on export demand. [ + ]
32% of hospital patients malnourished
A dietitian has called for improved nourishment in hospitals, after an Australian study revealed that 32% of patients suffered malnutrition and 23% consumed less than a quarter of the food they were offered. [ + ]
Study confirms protein's role in fullness
A study has confirmed that eating protein-rich meals leads to increased feelings of fullness. [ + ]
