Industry News
Farmer's wife creates food range in response to drought
To weather the drought and fires scorching farms across the country, farmer Julia Foyster has developed an award-winning food range: Tweed Real Food. [ + ]
Tetra Pak and Hexagon launch virtual reality platform
Tetra Pak, in collaboration with Hexagon's PPM Division, has launched a Smart Solutions Platform, to improve collaboration with customers. [ + ]
Government gives $100K grant to protect Aussie Prosecco
The federal government has given a $100,000 grant to Monash University, to clarify the legal basis for protecting geographical indications in trade agreements. [ + ]
Markem-Imaje acquires brand protection specialist Systech
Systech will become part of Markem-Imaje, bringing a range of products, including its Brand Protection Suite, into Markem-Imaje’s portfolio. [ + ]
Using science to improve the taste of frozen lobster
A team of Nova Scotia researchers is developing a technology that can freeze lobster without affecting its taste. [ + ]
Detecting rice labelling fraud with smartphone photos
Researchers have developed a way to detect fraudulent rice labels with smartphone photos, as irregularities in rice labelling become more prevalent. [ + ]
Reducing water and chemical use in food processing
Researchers have created microbubbles which could reduce the use of water and chemicals when cleaning and sanitising food processing equipment. [ + ]
Cadbury chocolate bar trials paper packaging in New Zealand
Mondelez International has launched its Cadbury Energy bar in recyclable paper packaging, as part of a trial in New Zealand. [ + ]
$4 million grant to enhance food chain traceability
The Department of Agriculture has opened applications for a $4 million Traceability Grants Program, to enhance traceability in the food supply chain. [ + ]
Craft beer boom in US leading to more hop production
Craft breweries may be behind the geographic expansion of hop production in the US, with approximately 750 hop farms opening in the US from 2007 to 2017. [ + ]
Key Technology acquires Herbert Solutions
Key Technology, a manufacturer of processing equipment, has acquired Herbert Solutions to expand its portfolio of potato and vegetable equipment solutions. [ + ]
Consumers urged to buy locally to support bushfire recovery
Food South Australia is encouraging consumers to purchase South Australian products at the supermarket, to support businesses recovering from bushfires. [ + ]
Effects of heirloom and modern wheat on gut health
A report has revealed that a popular modern variety of wheat does not impair gut health in mice when compared to heirloom wheat varieties. [ + ]
Using technology to measure meat quality
Scientists have developed a faster and cheaper method to assess the quality of meat using UV light, called fluorescence spectroscopy. [ + ]
Sugar levels drop in UK yoghurts
A University of Leeds study has found there was an overall 13% decrease in total sugar content in yoghurts sold in UK supermarkets. [ + ]
