Industry News
DuPont invests in future food innovation program
DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences has announced it will partner with global innovation platform Plug and Play's Food & Beverage program to accelerate its open innovation strategy. [ + ]
Young consumers want food backstory from producers
Students and young people want to know more about food producers and their ethos, according to new research. [ + ]
Fonterra, Nestlé and DairyNZ join forces to tackle nitrogen leaching
Fonterra and Nestlé are teaming up with DairyNZ to expand a plantain trial to help improve waterways and reduce on-farm greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. [ + ]
Wine Label Directory established to protect wine exporters
A Wine Export Label Directory has been established to help wine brand owners protect their export wine labels against copycat labelling. [ + ]
Unforgettable news for wine and cheese lovers
Foods such as wine and cheese may have a direct impact on our cognitive ability in our later years, according to research. [ + ]
Anuga FoodTec postponed to April 2022 due to pandemic
Anuga FoodTec will not go ahead next year because of the pandemic and the associated travel and event restrictions. [ + ]
Pretty fly for a hamburger
The larvae of a waste-eating fly could become a new alternative protein source for humans, according to a University of Queensland scientist. [ + ]
Wine lovers urged to #chooseaustralianwine this summer
Australia's wine association has urged Australians to support local grape growers and winemakers this summer after a tough year for the industry. [ + ]
How sugar affects the hunger hormones of young adults
Drinks with sucrose compared to glucose may cause young adults to produce lower levels of appetite-regulating hormones, according to new research. [ + ]
Fonterra lifts 2020/21 forecast farmgate milk price
New Zealand dairy co-op Fonterra has narrowed its 2020/21 forecast farmgate milk price range on the back of strong demand in China. [ + ]
Indian sesame seed exporter HL Agro BRC certified
HL Agro Products has received the BRC food safety certification for its fully automated sesame processing facility based in Kanpur, India. [ + ]
Singapore approves lab-grown chicken nuggets
Singapore approves cultured meat: could this be a major step forward for the cultured meat industry? [ + ]
Making cereal bars with 30% less sugar
Healthier on-the-go cereal bars with 30% less sugar, the same sweet taste and more fibre are being developed by food scientists from the University of Reading. [ + ]
Danone gets CDP's sustainable triple A rating
Multi-local food and beverage company Danone has been recognised as a global environmental leader by CDP. [ + ]
FSANZ call for comment on new processing aid
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to allow an already approved enzyme processing aid to be produced from a new genetically modified (GM) source. [ + ]
