Industry News
Bega Group marks 125 years, reveals next steps
Australian food and dairy manufacturer and producer Bega Group is celebrating its 125th anniversary. [ + ]
3D-printed chip detects foodborne pathogens
The chip is split into four sections, each of which is tailored to detect a specific pathogen. If that pathogen is present in the sample, it will bind to a detection surface and change its optical properties. [ + ]
Tomato flowering time: research
Scientists may have discovered how to regulate flowering timing in tomatoes. [ + ]
New CEO appointed for plant-based ingredient manufacturer
BENEO has appointed Olivier Roques as CEO and new member of its executive board of directors. [ + ]
Cheese please: coloured cheese webinar
On 19 July at 12 am AEST, Arena International is hosting a webinar on the use of coloured cheese as a versatile ingredient. [ + ]
Hot ticket: registrations open for Fine Food Australia
Food industry trade event Fine Food Australia is back, coming to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 2–5 September. [ + ]
Vinamilk announces 3rd carbon neutral facility
Vinamilk has announced that its Vietnam Beverage Factory has attained international certification for carbon neutrality. [ + ]
Making glucose measurement in food easier with deep learning
A deep learning-based glucose-sensing method has been developed and tested in an experiment predicting the brix in real fruit juices. [ + ]
3D training for dairy exporters
Australia's dairy export sector now has access to a training program developed by Dairy Australia and Charles Sturt University to help build exporters' skills and knowledge. [ + ]
3D printing our personalised grub of the future
A team of researchers from Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) have developed a new way to customise the food that we eat through 3D printing using unusual ingredients. [ + ]
Origin takes 20% stake in Climatech Zero
Origin has acquired a 20% stake in Climatech Zero, a decarbonisation scaleup that can provide solutions for industrial sectors such as manufacturing and food production. [ + ]
Food safety and quality science commitment recognised
On Wednesday night (3 July) in NZ, Dr Pierre Venter was awarded the Significant Contribution to Food Safety Award at the New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology Awards [ + ]
Research: Six-year-olds are the toughest food critics
A study has discovered that at the age of six, children shift to avoid many textures in their food; however, this aversion is only temporary. [ + ]
Divergent dairy: global access and outputs remain mixed
Maxum Foods has shared its Global Dairy Commodity Update for July 2024. According to the company's research, global fundamentals are mixed across regions. [ + ]
Salty spoon to help limit sodium intake without losing taste
Scientists from Meji University and Kirin Holdings have launched the novel 'Electric Salt Spoon', which is designed to help people lower their sodium intake. [ + ]
