Industry News
Analysing trends in coffee production
Research on yield patterns of coffee plants could improve coffee crop yields and introduce new coffee varieties to markets faster. [ + ]
Today's wheat no worse for allergies
Research conducted at Charles Sturt University has shown that, despite popular belief, early varieties of wheat were no less allergenic than the varieties grown in Australia today. [ + ]
Multilingual mango manual to boost exports
A new manual is being developed by the Queensland Government to provide a consistent description of the best features of the state's mangoes. [ + ]
What are the health benefits of goat milk kefir?
Goat milk kefir, a fermented dairy product, is associated with antihypertensive, antioxidant and antibacterial activity, according to new research. [ + ]
Sanitiser kills bacteria on organic food
A combination of lactic acid and food-grade sodium hypochlorite could offer a sanitising strategy to the organic food processing industry. [ + ]
Digitalize 2019 is coming to Brisbane
With the theme 'Unlock the Potential', Digitalize 2019 will bring together global and local industry leaders to discuss digitalisation experiences. [ + ]
Industry and government take action on packaging
APCO's Collective Action Group has been tasked with overseeing the progress of Australia's 2025 National Packaging Targets. [ + ]
Is food too sweet for our tastes?
A recent big data analysis of commercial food product reviews in the US has revealed that food is too sweet. [ + ]
Mobile abattoir has begun processing in NSW
Victorian start-up Provenir has been granted a licence from the NSW Food Authority to operate a mobile on-farm abattoir, which recently began operations on a Riverina farm. [ + ]
2019 Sustainable Food Awards — winners announced
A number of companies across the world have been recognised for their efforts to help build a sustainable food industry. [ + ]
New therapy could reverse food allergies: study
An oral therapy containing six species of bacteria may be able to prevent or cure food allergies in children, according to a study. [ + ]
How to make milk seem sweeter
Adding vanilla to sweetened milk tricks the brain into thinking the beverage is sweeter, which could help reduce the added sugar content, research has found. [ + ]
Experts to discuss how to feed our future
Former US Secretary of State John F Kerry has been announced as one of the keynote speakers at the Global Table event on the future of food, being held on 3–6 September 2019. [ + ]
Soft drink waste could tackle global warming
The by-products of some soft drinks remove carbon dioxide from gas streams and could therefore help reduce global warming, according to new research. [ + ]
Sweetener without the aftertaste
Research has found the molecular machinery behind the intense sweetness of the stevia plant, which could be used to create better tasting, non-caloric sweeteners. [ + ]