Industry News
Foodbank praises its milk program partners
Parmalat, Lion Dairy & Drinks, Fonterra and Saputo Dairy Australia have been presented with the 2019 Foodbank Award in recognition of their collective effort to fight hunger in Australia. [ + ]
'Smart glove' could help robots get a (better) grip on objects
A new smart glove could be the key to better precision and dexterity in robots. [ + ]
ABC breaches impartiality rules on food program
The ACMA has found the Catalyst program 'Feeding Australia: Foods of Tomorrow' failed to present the production of beef with due impartiality. [ + ]
Food industry urged to commit to a better future
International project delivery company Wiley is challenging the food and agriculture industry to become more eco-friendly with The Better Future Video. [ + ]
Awards to fish out the best seafood in NSW
Nominations are open for the 2019 Sydney Fish Market Seafood Excellence Awards, which will be held at the Maritime Museum in Sydney on 25 July. [ + ]
Policies should limit ultraprocessed food intake, researchers say
Two European studies have found positive links between highly processed foods and risk of cardiovascular disease and death. [ + ]
Alternative protein sources could help boost food security
Alternative protein sources could replace soy and animal products as major protein sources as Finland and the EU work to achieve food self-sufficiency. [ + ]
Aussie oat noodles target Chinese market
Scientists from the Australian Export Grain Innovation Centre are developing new oat products including oat noodles, oat rice and oat milk to meet growing demand in China. [ + ]
Industry 4.0 and the manufacturing workforce
Australia's manufacturing workers recognise the need to upskill to address the challenges and opportunities presented by Industry 4.0, according to a new report. [ + ]
Young Aussies want sustainable packaging
Mintel found 32% of urban Australians prefer products that are sold in eco-friendly packaging and 34% prefer to buy products that are produced using sustainable sourcing methods. [ + ]
Soy food reduces fracture risks in breast cancer survivors
Researchers found higher soy intake was linked to a 77% reduced risk of osteoporotic fractures in younger women. [ + ]
Why do some red wines taste 'drier' than others?
Researchers are gaining a better understanding of tannin characteristics, which could help winemakers manage dryness perception in their red wines. [ + ]
Preserving biodiversity in food production
University of Göttingen researchers are calling for coordinated approaches that combine nature conservation and agricultural production in sustainably managed landscapes. [ + ]
Electric tongue can improve taste testing of spicy foods
An electronic tongue, or e-tongue, can accurately differentiate between the spiciness of samples of the same food, which may be useful for food manufacturers. [ + ]
Call for more governance of gluten-free labelled food
After reports revealed some gluten-free products contain traces of gluten, a coeliac disease expert has called for greater levels of compliance testing. [ + ]
