And we are all so surprised (not)!
06 October, 2015Imported processed tomatoes from Italian companies have been illegally dumped in Australia, according to the latest Anti-Dumping Commission finding.
Bad karma is causing million-dollar oil palm crop failures
15 September, 2015
It seems that bad karma is the cause of massive oil palm crop failures.
You're not nuts if you answered "Almonds"
03 September, 2015The latest Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) data shows that, with annual export sales of $522 million, almonds led the field as Australia's most valuable horticultural export product in 2014–15.
FSANZ proposes increased limit for chewing gum sweetener
24 August, 2015FSANZ is inviting submissions on a proposal to increase the maximum permitted level for the Acesulphame potassium sweetener in chewing gum.
Improving rice's resistance to leaf blight
05 August, 2015In a discovery that could boost rice crop yields and lead to more disease-resistant types of rice, biologists studying bacterial leaf blight have discovered how the rice plant's immune system is triggered by the disease.
Can superfood quinoa reap super profits for Australia?
03 August, 2015Australia's agricultural sector is looking to cash in on the quinoa trend, with a three-year national trial of the 'superfood' commencing across five Australian states.
How to end palm oil's unsustainable rule
29 July, 2015 by Bhavani ShankarThere are good reasons to diversify into other edible oils, but it will take strategic thinking, says Bhavani Shankar.
New technology set to revolutionise stevia production
23 July, 2015Agricultural biotech company Stevia First Corp has developed a combined processing method for sugarcane and stevia leaf, aimed at lowering the barriers to entry into steviol processing.
Instructions: Take dairy product with your probiotic
20 July, 2015The manner in which a probiotic is delivered — whether in food or supplement form — could influence how effective that probiotic is in delivering the desired health benefits.
That's a lot of chicken to recall
20 July, 2015Nearly 1000 tonnes of chicken product has been recalled in the US after an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis. Epidemiologic, laboratory and traceback information has indicated that raw, frozen, stuffed and breaded chicken entrees produced by Aspen Foods are the likely source of the infections.
Patent sought for non-GMO acrylamide-reducing baker's yeast
16 July, 2015Canadian company Renaissance BioScience Corp has filed a provisional application for a US patent of its non-GMO acrylamide-reducing baker's yeast.
Naturex develops stable, naturally sourced beverage colouring
15 July, 2015 | Supplied by: NaturexNaturex has developed a stable colouring system for yellow and orange drinks.
Meat production and consumption continues to increase worldwide
13 July, 2015Poultry's share of the world meat market is slated to reach 37% — matching pork in popularity.
New, natural, low-calorie sugar alternative
13 July, 2015A natural fruit juice made from monk fruit, a small Chinese melon, is being touted as a natural way to reduce sugar in everyday foods and beverages such as cereals, yoghurts and juices, without compromising flavour.
Roll over porridge: wheat could rival oats and barley for lowering cholesterol
08 July, 2015Wheat-based products are far more popular with consumers than oats or barley, but until now wheat could not make the 'lowers cholesterol' claim that makes the other grains attractive.
