Compostable biopolymer trials show extended brassica shelf life
20 July, 2012A new film for packaging fresh produce has performed well in trials with brassicas, which tend to deteriorate after just one day on the shelf.
Australian chicken virus unlikely to spread to New Zealand, MPI says
19 July, 2012The New Zealand MPI has issued a comment on a journal article that examines recombinant virus strains in chicken vaccines.
Alcohol and bone loss: study finds a surprising link
17 July, 2012Menopause may drive many women to drink, but hitting the bottle may actually help postmenopausal women prevent bone loss, a new study has shown.
Build-your-own device to help farmers fight foodborne illness outbreaks in US
17 July, 2012A simple and inexpensive device designed by University of Houston students could help small farmers clean their leafy green produce before market to reduce illness-causing bacteria levels.
Lindt’s dark chocolate leaves a sweet taste in the mouth
16 July, 2012 by Lauren DavisAt a Chocolate Appreciation Class held on 11 July, Master Chocolatier Thomas Schnetzler introduced attendees to four new flavours of Lindt Excellence dark chocolate, and the best way to savour them.
Masterchef Mars: ‘astronauts’ cook in a Hawaiian lava field
12 July, 2012Six scientists will undertake a simulated Mars mission in Hawaii to test new forms of food and food preparation strategies for deep-space travel.
Breast milk may increase risk of nut allergies, study finds
12 July, 2012Exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months of life could be linked to an increased risk of nut allergies, new research has found.
Bemis and Thinfilm partner to create flexible sensing platform
12 July, 2012Thin Film Electronics and Bemis have announced an agreement to develop a new category of packaging that can collect and wirelessly communicate sensor information.
The right rice may help control diabetes, CSIRO study finds
11 July, 2012 | Supplied by: CSIRO Food and NutritionMost rice has a low or medium glycemic index (GI), new research has shown, which could have positive implications for those managing diabetes or aiming for a low-GI diet.
Nestlé’s space-age research to find the perfect bubble
11 July, 2012Scientists at the Nestlé Research Centre in Switzerland are working with the European Space Agency to conduct zero gravity research on ‘parabolic’ flights to analyse the structure of foam.
Innovia Films launches dedicated NatureFlex website
28 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Innovia Films Pty LtdNatureFlex, Innovia Films’ compostable, cellulose-based packaging product, now has its own website: www.NatureFlex.com.
Report on low UK salt intake is a “wake-up call” for Australia
27 June, 2012The UK Department of Health has released a report showing that UK dietary salt intake is the lowest in the Western world, at 8.1 g per day. In comparison, Australians consume 9 g per day.
Australian children consuming less food colour than 2008: report
26 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Food Standards Australia New ZealandAustralian children are consuming lower levels of food colours than in 2008, a new FSANZ report has shown.
EFSA publishes scientific opinion on mineral oil hydrocarbons
15 June, 2012The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published a Scientific Opinion on Mineral Oil Hydrocarbons (MOH) in food.
Kellogg achieves salt-reduction target
13 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Kellogg (Aust) Pty LtdKellogg Australia has reached its 2010 commitment to reduce salt levels in its Corn Flakes and Rice Bubbles cereal products by 20%, eight months ahead of schedule.
