Industry News
Breeding strawberries with specific traits
Breeders may be able to grow strawberries with specific traits after scientists have uncovered the genetic roadmap of the cultivated strawberry. [ + ]
Australia takes action against India's sugar subsidies
Australia has joined Brazil to launch a formal dispute action against India in the World Trade Organization (WTO) concerning its continuing use of sugar subsidies. [ + ]
Pig research brings home the bacon
As part of the 2019 'Pig Production – Science into Practice' course at the University of Adelaide, attendees learnt how early research generated commercial products to provide income to the Pork CRC. [ + ]
Fonterra invests in biotech food company
Fonterra has taken a minority stake in US-based food ingredients company Motif Ingredients to help it be part of the emerging next-generation fermentation-produced nutrition sector. [ + ]
Are you doing enough to ensure food safety?
Only 1 in 10 food and beverage companies are currently using new technology to ensure food safety, despite the fact that many understand its importance. [ + ]
Europe relooking at phthalates in food contact materials
EFSA is launching a public consultation on the draft update of its 2005 risk assessments of five phthalates that can be used in food contact items. [ + ]
Fonts count for healthy food perception
The font used in menus and labels can convey a lot more than just the words. [ + ]
Winter wheats could boost national crop by 20%
Early sowing of winter wheats could increase Australian wheat crop yields, which could add around $1.8 billion to the national economy. [ + ]
Saputo is getting even bigger
Canadian dairy giant Saputo is adding UK company Dairy Crest to its list of acquisitions — for a mere CN$1.7 billion. [ + ]
Hot stuff: embracing the diversity of capsicums
From vegetable to hot spice, a comprehensive review of the Capsicum species has been published with academic and scientific input from across the globe. [ + ]
Brambles to sell its re-usable plastic containers business
Brambles has announced plans to sell its IFCO re-usable plastic containers business for US$2.51 billion. [ + ]
Bags to break down with food waste
South Australian plastics manufacturer BioBag World Australia will start producing compostable bags for food waste as the state moves to eliminate single-use plastics. [ + ]
Nestlé joins initiative to build compostable to-go cup
As part of the NextGen Cup Challenge, Nestlé is joining forces with other industry partners to help build a fully recyclable, compostable fibre cup. [ + ]
Poor diet means poor mental health
A Californian study found poor mental health is linked with an unhealthy diet, regardless of personal characteristics such as gender, education, age, marital status and income level. [ + ]
Link between food allergies and multiple sclerosis
Evidence has been found connecting food allergies (but not other allergies) and relapses of multiple sclerosis. [ + ]
