Industry News
Australian Prosecco on the rise
The National Vintage Report released this week highlights the growth in production of Prosecco grapes in Australia. [ + ]
How to reduce salt in processed and packaged food
A salt reformulation webinar, hosted by the Heart Foundation and VicHealth, will discuss how to reduce salt in processed and packaged foods. [ + ]
DuPont probiotics to be made in new $100 million facility
DuPont has opened a new facility in Rochester, New York, dedicated to probiotic production. [ + ]
Making vegies less bitter
Research into Brassicas plants, such as broccoli, cabbage and mustard, reveals more information about the protein responsible for their pungent smell and taste. [ + ]
Bosch Packaging Technology to be sold
Bosch plans to sell its packaging machinery business, based in Waiblingen, Germany, to a newly incorporated entity managed by CVC Capital Partners (CVC). [ + ]
Traffic light labels on food products to reverse obesity?
A recent study reveals traffic light labels on food products in cafeterias help employees make consistent healthy choices, potentially reversing rising obesity. [ + ]
The antioxidant power of grasshoppers and silkworms
Grasshoppers and silkworms could contain the same antioxidant capacity as a glass of orange juice, reveals a study published in Frontiers in Nutrition. [ + ]
Benefits of blockchain technology in food production
Implementing blockchain technology in food production reduces intermediaries, ensuring accuracy of data and transparency of interactions. [ + ]
Anhydrous milk fat market to rise to US$5.2 million
A Global Industry Trends report on the anhydrous milk fat (butter oil) market indicates size, share, growth, opportunity and forecast from 2019 to 2024. [ + ]
Research Winery set to benefit NZ's wine industry
The BRI Research Winery is being built in NZ to trial winery equipment and technologies, winemaking processes, and possible impacts on finished wines. [ + ]
Culture product designed to reduce sugar in dairy products
The Sweety Y-1 culture extracts natural sugars from lactose, allowing dairy manufacturers to naturally sweeten products without added sugar. [ + ]
Coca-Cola beats Pepsi in top brand rankings
Research from Brand Finance indicates consistent growth for Coca-Cola recording a 19% increase in brand value to US$36.2 billion. [ + ]
100% recycled bottle for fizzy drinks
Coca-Cola Amatil has created what is claimed to be Australia's first carbonated soft drink bottle made from 100% recycled plastic. [ + ]
Gut-friendly bread developed using 'bush tucker' ingredients
Researchers have developed a uniquely Australian bread roll made from wattle seed and Kakadu plum rather than artificial additives. [ + ]
Food tampering under discussion at food safety conference
Detective Inspector Craig McGrath will attend this year's APAC Food Safety Conference to discuss the needles in strawberries incident and food tampering. [ + ]
