Addictive foods
31 May, 2011
Some people react to certain foods the same way an alcoholic or addict gets hooked on their substance of choice. Now some researchers are claiming that some processed food manufacturers know this and create their formulas and recipes so consumers will become addicted to their product.
Dow expands its Packaging Center of Excellence
23 May, 2011
The Dow Chemical Company is doubling the staff of its packaging centre in Switzerland in order to expand the centre's capabilities for testing and prototyping adhesive laminating and film structure for food and beverage packaging needs.
Relaunch of nutrient database
18 May, 2011
A new version of a popular nutrient database used by consumers and researchers to find out what nutrients are in food has been launched.
Biosystèmes Fizz sensory software
13 May, 2011 | Supplied by: Arrow Scientific
Fizz sensory software from Biosystèmes can be used for quality assurance, R&D and consumer testing. It is a computer tool that allows for fast sensory test session planning and organisation, provides automated data collection and storage, and also assists with result computation.
Dow Microbial testing laboratory opens in Melbourne
13 May, 2011
The Dow Microbial Control Customer Application Center (CAC) has opened in Altona, Melbourne, allowing customers access to state-of-the-art testing laboratories and innovative formulations, in line with local regulatory requirements.
Modelling tool for safer pork
10 May, 2011
IFR has helped develop a tool for modelling the growth of Salmonella in the pork supply chain as part of an EU-funded research program investigating the main sources of contamination that cause human salmonellosis.
Survey on chemicals used in food packaging
06 May, 2011
As the issue of chemical migration from food contact packaging materials receives more attention, FSANZ has released a survey on the range of chemicals used in packaging materials.
Types of gut microbiota affect intake of nutrients
04 May, 2011
A metagenomics study has discovered that every human being’s intestinal system consists of one of three types of gut microbiota, which in turn affects the intake of medicines and nutrients into the body.
Packaging trends in Australia and NZ
02 May, 2011 by Carolyn Jackson
At the Australian Institute of Packaging - National Technical Forum last month, the latest packaging trends were discussed. Here is a summary.
Scientists are taking the bitterness out of good health
23 April, 2011
Scientists are working on bitter blockers to take the bitterness out of drug compliance and nutrition.
Sugar replacement ingredients by Tate & Lyle get EFSA approval
15 April, 2011
Tate & Lyle’s sugar replacement ingredients have received positive feedback from the European Food Safety Authority, as they can reduce post-prandial blood glucose responses.
Household bleach best way to combat ricin on food preparation surfaces
14 April, 2011
A new study has found that ordinary household bleach is the most practical way to decontaminate food preparation surfaces that have been tainted with ricin.
Food and Health Dialogue oversees a reduction of salt in simmer sauces and processed meats
12 April, 2011
As part of the Food and Health Dialogue, salt in Australian-manufactured simmer sauces, and salt and saturated fat in processed meats, is being reduced by up to 95% in some cases.
No scientific evidence found to link food colours and hyperactivity in children
08 April, 2011
Ahead of a hearing on food colours and hyperactivity in children, the IFIC has submitted comments to the FDA highlighting lack of scientific evidence linking the two issues.
Focus on men's health during World Salt Awareness Week in Australia
28 March, 2011
As part of the World Salt Awareness Week, the George Institute for Global Health is focusing on the adverse effects excess salt has on Australian men, and trying to raise awareness of the problem both in public discourse and within the food industry.
