Industry News
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.
[ + ]Low DHA levels linked to suicide risk among military
A study at the NIAAA has linked low DHA levels to higher suicide risk and mental health problems in US military personnel.
[ + ]FDA charges fee to US food importers
During a time of worldwide recession, US food importers, most of them small businesses, will soon find themselves unexpectedly impacted by additional costs caused by FDA’s new fees for ‘re-examining’ imported foods.
[ + ]Awards for science research excellence
Nine Australians have been awarded John Stocker Postdoctoral Fellowships and Postgraduate Scholarships.
[ + ]FSANZ calls for comment on raw milk products proposal and GM soybean product
Food Standards Australia New Zealand has called for public comment on a report looking at permissions for raw milk products in Australia and an application for food derived from a genetically modified soybean.
[ + ]Nutritional bioactives for baby food to be developed by CSIRO and Clover
CSIRO and Clover Corporation are working together to investigate how nutritional bioactives can be combined in baby formulas with the natural essential Omega 3 fatty acid DHA, to improve the ability of infants to absorb bioactive ingredients that can boost their immune systems.
[ + ]Cattle tick vaccine a step closer
Australian scientists believe they may be a step closer to finding a cattle tick vaccine that could save the national cattle and dairy industries approximately $175 million per annum and reduce the need for pesticides.
[ + ]World food safety experts convention in Melbourne
An esteemed group of international food safety and food microbiology experts is gathering in Melbourne this September for a conference that seeks to confront the vital challenge of securing food safety for all.
[ + ]PolyU takes steps to enhance food safety and technology
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University recently established the Food Safety and Technology Research Centre.
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