Industry News
'Jumping genes' for drought-resistant tomatoes
Once dismissed as 'junk DNA', a family of 'jumping genes' found in tomatoes has the potential to improve drought-resistance traits. [ + ]
Robotic ice-cream store opened in Melbourne this week
Salted caramel, rocky road, vanilla and many more flavours will be served by a team of collaborative robots at the Niska store in Melbourne. View the video... [ + ]
More calls for accurate labelling of plant-based food
The Australian National Party is calling for accurate labelling of plant-based food and drink products. [ + ]
New pack format for baby food
Yummy Organics and Initiative Foods have collaborated to convert from glass to plastic packaging for baby food product. [ + ]
Packaging trends: paper, aluminium and even banana leaves
Analysis by Frost & Sullivan reveals that reductions in material usage and more sustainable, durable and lighter-weight packaging solutions are key drivers to support market development. [ + ]
Schneider Electric debuts five 'Advisor' apps
Schneider Electric has unveiled 5 Ecostruxure 'Advisor' apps that allow businesses to monitor every step of their production process. [ + ]
Gut-derived serotonin shown to negatively impact blood sugar
A recent study has revealed how gut bacteria impact the normally feel-good chemical serotonin to negatively influence blood sugar levels. [ + ]
Gentle robotic gripper
Engineers from the University of Buffalo have designed a robotic gripper that can adjust the firmness of its grip, preventing anything it holds from breaking. [ + ]
Nestlé to reduce greenhouse gases across supply chain
Nestlé intends to achieve zero net greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and limit the global temperature rise to 1.5°C. [ + ]
Animal-free cheese start-up receives $3.5 million
New Culture, a San Francisco-based start-up making animal-free dairy cheese, has secured a $3.5 million seed fund from Evolv Ventures and Kraft Heinz. [ + ]
Got milk? Research reveals prehistoric British farmers did
A study reveals that Neolithic Britons drank milk and even processed it into cheese, suggesting that milk has been a staple part of human diets for centuries. [ + ]
Sweet trends
New textures, novelty flavours and reduced sugar are some of the trends to watch in the APAC confectionery sector this year, according to GlobalData. [ + ]
How will 3D printing impact the food industry?
The impact of 3D printing and the role of artificial intelligence in the food industry will be discussed at the upcoming iFood Conference in Cologne. [ + ]
NZ Food Safety is seeking feedback
New Zealand Food Safety is seeking feedback on its draft food safety strategy in order to shape its four priorities. [ + ]
EU researchers blend viticulture and oenology at AWRI
The European Union has funded a research program that will send 11 European scientists to Australia, to study viticulture and oenology at the AWRI in Adelaide. [ + ]
