Link between food allergies and multiple sclerosis
22 February, 2019Evidence has been found connecting food allergies (but not other allergies) and relapses of multiple sclerosis.
Ever heard of the food allergy FPIES?
06 February, 2019Most of us, including medical professionals, have never heard of FPIES and so this poorly understood food allergy is often misdiagnosed.
Drug-manufacturing chickens
30 January, 2019Tired of egg farming? Now you could put chicken expertise to a new use — drug manufacturing.
Fresh ideas in the Australian ginger industry
06 December, 2018The Australian ginger industry is going through a period of change, with a new AgriFutures panel chair and R&D investment focused on innovative agtech.
Aussie foodtech start-up raises $3m for US expansion
27 November, 2018PERKii has secured a total of $3 million in capital to launch the technology for its water and juice encapsulated probiotic drink in the US.
Better testing needed for 'gluten-free' food
13 November, 2018More frequent gluten testing may be needed in factories, after a study found almost 3% of manufactured foods labelled 'gluten-free' contained gluten.
One third of Aussies at risk of Listeria infection
13 November, 2018Knowledge about Listeria remains fairly limited despite the fact that one in three Australians are at risk of getting potentially fatal Listeria infection or live in a household with someone at risk.
FrieslandCampina Kievit develops fat powders for the savoury market
07 November, 2018There is a rising demand for more clean label products and creamy, indulgent foods, according to research from food and beverage manufacturer FrieslandCampina Kievit.
Boost for specialty ingredients in Asia–Pacific
28 September, 2018Ingredion has announced US$60 million of planned investments to grow its specialty food ingredients business in Asia–Pacific.
What does the allergy epidemic mean for food manufacturers?
12 September, 2018 by Miguel Campos, export sales manager, AdvantaFood allergies are a growing public health concern, and one that the food processing industry must respond to.
Fancy cheese from a 13th-century Egyptian tomb?
20 August, 2018The world's oldest cheese, which contained potentially deadly bacteria, was discovered in an Egyptian tomb that belonged to Ptahmes, mayor of Memphis.
Disease-causing yeast commonly used in food
23 July, 2018Different names are used for the same species of yeast, but one is used in the food and biotechnology industries while the other is known to cause infections.
To GMO or not to GMO
28 June, 2018If GMO labelling doesn't put consumers off why don't we let them know about GM ingredients?
Should doctors be responsible for promoting antibiotic-free foods?
06 June, 2018Physicians are uniquely equipped to advocate for the end of routine antibiotic use in food-producing animals.
Study warns against 'gluten-free' food claims
28 May, 2018A new study has revealed that many 'gluten-free' foods sold across Melbourne actually contained potentially harmful levels of the protein.
