Industry News
Coffee, caffeine and risk of depression among women
Caffeine is the world's most widely used central nervous system stimulant, with approximately 80% consumed in the form of coffee. However, studies that analyse prospectively the relationship between coffee or caffeine consumption and depression risk are scarce.
[ + ]American Dietetic Association to become Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
The American Dietetic Association will change its name, effective January 2012, to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
[ + ]Call for comment on processing aid to reduce risk of Listeria
FSANZ has invited submissions on an application to reduce the risk of a food poisoning bacteria.
[ + ]Boom in bone health
Dairy products marketed on a bone health platform have become increasingly sophisticated in recent years.
[ + ]Woolworths on board with GS1 data synchronisation
GDSN electronic messaging is being implemented between Woolworths supermarkets and their suppliers.
[ + ]SCLAA Northern Territory division launch dinner
The Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA) extends an invitation to attend a dinner to launch its Northern Territory division.
[ + ]Fonterra and First Milk to boost premium whey protein ingredients in Europe
A strategic joint venture between Fonterra and UK-based First Milk aims to produce European sourced premium whey proteins to meet the nutrition ingredient demands of European customers and add value to the whey side stream of the cheese making process.
[ + ]High iron and zinc rice gives hope to micronutrient deficient billions
Scientists from the Australian Centre for Plant Functional Genomics have produced rice with iron levels which meet daily recommended requirements for iron intake.
[ + ]Queensland SCL award winners announced
The winners were announced for the 2011 Queensland SCL Awards, developed by the Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia, Queensland Division.
[ + ]R&D tax incentive set to support Australian businesses
Information sessions will be held to learn about the new government R&D tax incentive for businesses.
[ + ]Farmers have chance to speak at QDO conference
Queensland dairy farmers have the opportunity at this year’s QDO conference to put their concerns over the $1/L retail milk war direct to Coles’ supermarket executives, hear from the main processors of the region and get the latest updates on industry issues and initiatives, as the industry continues to rebuild from the summer of natural disaster.
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