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Lentils help lower blood glucose levels by up to 35%
Swapping out starches such as potatoes or rice with lentils can reduce blood sugar levels and help lower the risk of Type 2 diabetes. [ + ]
Don't ignore hygiene and sanitation
It has been estimated that about 25% of food safety recalls relate to poor environmental hygiene and sanitation controls. [ + ]
Bottled water company quenches its thirst for high-pressure air
PET blow moulding relies on an efficient supply of compressed air — here's how E'stel Water managed its air supply. [ + ]
Sipping champagne in space
Maison Mumm's new champagne bottle and glass will allow astronauts and other space travellers to sip champagne in zero gravity. [ + ]
Baking biscuits better
Arnott's has upgraded its Adelaide manufacturing plant to make its biscuit production more flexible and productive. [ + ]
The true role of packaging in minimising food waste
The commodities that one would expect go to waste most easily — meat and dairy — have the lowest percentage waste. Why is this? [ + ]
Corny but true
Corn-based snacks foods like tortilla chips are a global multibillion-dollar industry, and demand is surging in Australia. [ + ]
Let's get personal
The trend towards personalised food is already in full swing and is set to transform food production. [ + ]
Robotic kitchen working in Boston restaurant
Spyce is a recently opened, fast-casual eatery in Boston that is using automation to provide wholesome, high-quality, delicious and affordable meals. [ + ]
What consumers want
If you are formulating or reformulating products you may find these survey results showing want consumers want in and from their foods and beverages useful. [ + ]
Achieving integrated supply chain management
In the food and beverage sector, the warehouse is an important component in efficient supply chains, and gaining control of inventory is a core issue facing manufacturers. [ + ]
Is Amazon sounding the death knell for the barcode?
Amazon Go is ruffling more than a few feathers in supermarket land. It opened its first store in Seattle in January and has just announced intentions of opening two more. [ + ]
Unravelling the complexities of conformity
Manufacturers are under immense pressure to repeatedly produce conforming, high-quality, safe and well-presented packaged food to meet industry requirements. [ + ]
Action needed to reduce acrylamide
Acrylamide is not a natural ingredient of food — it is basically a processing contaminant that is probably carcinogenic. [ + ]
Smartphones to become detectors for foodborne illnesses
Purdue researchers have developed technology that allows smartphones to detect foodborne pathogens. [ + ]
