Non-fish origin long-chain omega-3
02 May, 2011
A pioneering Australian research alliance is leading the international race to break the world’s reliance on fish stocks for its supply of the vital dietary nutrient, long-chain omega-3.
Danisco Grindsted Fiberline 105
02 May, 2011 | Supplied by: Danisco Australia Pty Ltd
Grindsted Fiberline has been developed by Danisco to provide an opportunity for bakers to bake bread with a high content of natural wholemeal and to appeal to consumers.
Quinoa the pseudograin
02 May, 2011
“Swapping high-GI grains in our diet for an ancient, nutrient-packed ‘super seed’ may lead to better health for millions of Australians,” says Dr Joanna McMillan, registered nutritionist and accredited practising dietician.
Walnuts
02 May, 2011
A new scientific study has shown that walnuts have a combination of more healthful antioxidants and higher-quality antioxidants than any other nut.
1,463,700 Scoville Units of heat
02 May, 2011
After one year of development from chilli seed to full plant and fruiting we now can introduce to you the new hottest chilli in the world.
Cargill unveils Flavours plant upgrade
02 May, 2011
Cargill’s flavour business has made a significant investment in the liquid flavour-blending plant at its production facility in Grasse, France. The redevelopment has resulted in increased efficiencies in production flow.
Dairy farmers offer proposal to protect industry
14 April, 2011
The Queensland Dairyfarmers' Organisation will present the government with recommendations that would prevent farmers from suffering as a result of the milk price war.
Public comment welcome to proposed change to food code
29 March, 2011
FSANZ welcomes comment on an assessment report for a genetically modified corn line.
Price war worries AOA over future of Australian olive growers
22 March, 2011
The AOA is concerned that the decision by Coles, and then by Woolworths, to reduce the price of staple grocery items such as olive oil will potentially damage Australian olive growers.
Mycoprotein safe for average consumer
03 March, 2011
Research suggests that while most people can consume Quorn products safely, certain people who already react to fungi or moulds may may also react to Quorn.
Danisco MicroGard and NovaGard ingredient lines are now gluten-free
23 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Danisco Australia Pty Ltd
Danisco has made its entire MicroGard and NovaGard ingredient lines gluten-free in response to growing demand. Now the MicroGard natural fermentates - and the NovaGard antimicrobial blends, which include MicroGard ingredients - are produced using Sensient’s 5001L yeast extract, providing natural, gluten-free food protection solutions. The products are available in the USA, Canada and Mexico so far.
Kalsec garlic extracts
23 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Columbit Australia
Reduced availability of Chinese-sourced garlic is causing a significant rise in pricing for dehydrated garlic. These price increases are projected to continue over the next few years at a minimum. Kalsec has responded to these rising prices with a money-saving alternative: Kalsec garlic extracts.
FSANZ investigates pine nut aftertaste
23 February, 2011
Food Standards Australia New Zealand has investigated complaints of an unpleasant aftertaste from pine nuts, but finds no adverse effects on consumers.
Dioxin content in food products safe for consumers
08 February, 2011
The public authorities of the Federal Laender, as well as members of the specialist organisations of the agricultural sector, have analysed numerous samples of eggs, meat, dairy products and feedstuffs to determine their dioxin contents.
New dairy spreads for Fonterra and CSIRO
25 January, 2011
CSIRO’s dairy product formulation, emulsifiers, processing conditions and plant set-up qualifications have assisted Fonterra in the development of several new dairy spreads.
