Industry News
Low-fat recommendations not based on good science, meta-analysis shows
The low-fat craze of the late 20th century never would have happened if correct scientific protocol had been followed, according to a paper in the online journal Open Heart. [ + ]
Low-fat recommendations not based on good science, meta-analysis shows
The low-fat craze of the late 20th century never would have happened if correct scientific protocol had been followed, according to a paper in the online journal Open Heart. [ + ]
Registrations open for AUSPACK National Technical Forums
The program for the 2015 National Technical Forums has been released, showcasing 37 speakers, including eight internationals, covering a range of topics over four days addressing the theme of 'Open Innovation & Collaboration'. [ + ]
Calorie count labels only work for wealthier consumers, study finds
Researchers have found that consumers with higher incomes and education levels are twice as likely to notice calorie labels and three times more likely to use them. [ + ]
Portable sensor can sniff out fishy fish even in restaurants
Up to 30% of seafood is mislabelled when it enters the US, with unscrupulous dealers naming other species as grouper, for instance. Scientists have developed a handheld sensor that can bust mislabelled fish, even when it's cooked. [ + ]
JBS cleared for Primo takeover
The acquisition of smallgoods manufacturer and meat processor Primo by JBS will not be opposed by the ACCC. The watchdog announced its decision after a detailed assessment of all industry submissions. [ + ]
Using genomics to improve food safety
Scientists from IBM Research and Mars, Incorporated are joining forces to establish a collaborative food safety platform that leverages the largest-ever metagenomics study to unlock food safety insights across the supply chain. [ + ]
Tetra Pak acquires a slice of the cheese market
Tetra Pak has moved to capitalise on the growing market for fresh cheese, with the acquisition of Obram S.A., a leading provider of cheese technology solutions and equipment in Poland, Russia, Belarus and many parts of Eastern Europe. [ + ]
Using genomics to improve food safety
Scientists from IBM Research and Mars, Incorporated are joining forces to establish a collaborative food safety platform that leverages the largest-ever metagenomics study to unlock food safety insights across the supply chain. [ + ]
What's the world eating? Calorie purchases to increase by 90 cal/day by 2019
The world buys 1.5 trillion food and beverage calories each day, and each day the average consumer purchases 756 calories' worth of packaged food and soft drinks - and these figures are set to increase by 2019. [ + ]
What's the world eating? Calorie purchases to increase by 90 cal/day by 2019
The world buys 1.5 trillion food and beverage calories each day, and each day the average consumer purchases 756 calories' worth of packaged food and soft drinks - and these figures are set to increase by 2019. [ + ]
Fish smoking technique uses smoke flavourings and water vapour permeable bag
Researchers have developed a technique for fish salting and smoking using water vapour permeable bags. [ + ]
AUSPACK 2015 breaks all records - largest event yet
AUSPACK has more than just its 30th anniversary to celebrate in 2015 - it has also broken all records and is set to be the largest event in its 30-year history. [ + ]
Canadean Global Carbonates Report 2014
Canadean's Global Carbonates Report 2014 provides detailed data and analysis, supported by analyst insight, for all sweetened, non-alcoholic drinks containing carbon dioxide. [ + ]
Fish smoking technique uses smoke flavourings and water vapour permeable bag
Researchers have developed a technique for fish salting and smoking using water vapour permeable bags. [ + ]
