Shopping experience more important than price in fruit and vegetable intake
05 March, 2012A study by researchers at RTI International and George Washington university has shown that food shopping experience, rather than cost of produce, may impact how many serves of fruit and vegetables people eat.
UQ innovation: probiotic juice and omega-3 milk
05 March, 2012A $250,000 Commercialisation Australia grant is helping researchers from the University of Queensland (UQ) commercialise a food processing technique that will enable juice, milk and other dairy products to be fortified with probiotics and omega-3.
Kiwis protecting kiwis from PSA threat
03 March, 2012Researchers in New Zealand are working with the kiwifruit industry to combat the PSA disease that has threatened the $1 billion industry.
The 19 best new products and technologies for food processors
01 March, 2012The International FoodTec Awards celebrate the best new products, technologies, services, equipment and ideas that will improve the quality, safety and efficiency of the food industry. In 2012, nine companies have been awarded Gold and 10 Silver.
Test tube hamburgers
28 February, 2012Instead of paddock to plate, your hamburger could soon be making a journey from the test tube. Two scientists outlined their research into meat substitutes grown in the lab at the AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science) annual meeting on 19 February, revealing new possibilities for more sustainable meat production to feed the world’s growing population.
VWR carboy fluid-handling system
26 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Bio-Strategy Pty LtdThe VWR carboy is an advanced fluid-handling system. The ergonomically designed carboy and versatile cap technology provide the user with an easy-to-use and easy-to-clean system.
BDH Prolabo chemical range
25 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Bio-Strategy Pty LtdBDH Prolabo chemicals are available through VWR International.
Rebrand makes self-heating can sizzle on the outside
24 February, 2012Design Futures has given a self-heating canned food product a complete rebrand, bringing it into the 21st century and making it more appealing to consumers.
Salt may be linked to gastric cancer risk
21 February, 2012Food processors could experience increased pressure to reduce salt in food products, following the publication of a study linking salt intake with gastric cancer.
SMART Pack receives LCA validation from RMIT
16 February, 2012A new type of packaging for instant coffee could be a greener way for consumers to buy their morning brew. According to a peer-reviewed Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), the Nescafé Gold SMART Pack laminate pouch is a more environmentally friendly way to package coffee than the traditional glass jar format.
IFT comments on sodium reduction in US
11 February, 2012The US Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) has submitted its thoughts on reducing sodium consumption in the United States to several official bodies: the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS). The IFT offered scientific perspectives and practical insights on reducing sodium intake in the US.
Self-chilling beverage can launched in US
08 February, 2012Californian beverage group Joseph Company International is launching its self-chilling beverage can in the US in March 2012.
Method for detection and numeration of Listeria monocytogenes
05 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Dutec Diagnostics Pty LtdDutec Diagnostics has announced its rapid method for the detection of Listeria monocytogenes in food, the CHROMagar Listeria method, using CHROMagar Listeria, then CHROMagar Identification Listeria.
Ocean Spray and Complete Phytochemical Solutions collaborate for improved of PAC testing
30 January, 2012 | Supplied by: Ocean Spray ITGOcean Spray Cranberries and Complete Phytochemical Solutions have joined forces on a project to develop a cranberry-specific PAC standard.
Progel fortifying dairy and juice market
30 January, 2012 | Supplied by: Uniquest LimitedProgel is developing technology to fortify milk and juice products with probiotics and omega-3.
