Industry News
Does folic acid fortification go far enough?
Organic wheat, rye, rice and corn flours do not have to be fortified with folic acid. Is this increasing the risks of birth defects in some babies? [ + ]
Agricultural entrepreneurs offered US$100,000 prize
Future Food Asia (FFA) returns for its third edition in 2019 and will continue to recognise leading agritech and foodtech start-ups across Asia Pacific. [ + ]
Combating counterfeiters with a PUF
Researchers have created an 'unclonable' tag that can never be replicated, even by the manufacturer. [ + ]
Snack start-ups successful
New Nutrition Business found start-ups are doing better than established companies, especially for snack products. [ + ]
Exactly what fish is this?
University of Guelph researchers found fish is mislabelled before it is imported into Canada and throughout the supply chain. [ + ]
Vegemite releases gluten-free spread in Australia
Vegemite has launched a gluten-free and FODMAP-friendly Vegemite by switching out brewer's yeast for gluten-free baker's yeast. [ + ]
Malnutrition widespread in US hospitals
About one in three hospitalised adults in the US are at risk of malnutrition, and many are eating inadequate amounts of food, which is which is increasing their mortality risk. [ + ]
Nestlé co-founds Future Food Initiative
Nestlé, Bühler and Givaudan have launched the Future Food Initiative, a joint research program which encourages food and nutrition research in areas relevant to consumer trends and sustainability. [ + ]
GEA to build infant formula plant in China
GEA will build an infant formula plant in China for Junlebao Dairy, with commercial production expected to begin in 2020. [ + ]
Supermarkets are getting fresher
A report found supermarkets currently hold 71.4% of the fresh food market, while fresh food retailers account for only 28.6%, which is a major decline from the 31% 12 months ago. [ + ]
Ever heard of the food allergy FPIES?
Most of us, including medical professionals, have never heard of FPIES and so this poorly understood food allergy is often misdiagnosed. [ + ]
Breakfast — another theory bites the dust
A review in the BMJ suggests the assumption that eating breakfast daily promotes weight loss may not be true. [ + ]
IFT and AIFST offer joint membership
Joint membership of the IFT and the AIFST will provide food scientists with enhanced resources and a more global perspective. [ + ]
Packaging technologist wins Lifetime Achievement Award
ANZ packaging technologist Keith Chessell has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the World Packaging Organisation for his contribution to the packaging industry. [ + ]
Non-toxic adhesive from soy
A soy-based adhesive could solve glue's toxicity problem. [ + ]
