Industry News
Turning vegan for the environment
A study analysed food production, consumption and the resulting CO2 emissions in 130 countries, and urged more people to adopt plant-based diets. [ + ]
Minimising the fruit fly menace
Protecting crops from fruit flies and minimising insecticide use are on the horizon thanks to a CSIRO spin-off. [ + ]
Woolworths — putting its money where its organic mouth is
The Woolworths Organic Growth Fund is there to help Australian farmers go organic. [ + ]
Predicted growth for APAC functional dairy products
Health awareness in the APAC region has been increasing and consumers are expected to switch to functional dairy products fortified with vitamins, according to GlobalData. [ + ]
Proseal receives Queen's Award for Enterprise
Tray sealing specialist Proseal UK has received the Queen's Award for Enterprise: International Trade for its continuous growth over the last six years. [ + ]
Where you put it counts
Simply moving the fruit and vegetable section closer to the store entrance increased F&V sales by 15%. [ + ]
But will it make the kids eat their greens?
A smart, voice-controlled food vacuum-storage container system may reduce domestic food waste. [ + ]
Gut microbiota health and bacterial infections
Research has found healthy gut nutrition and the microbiota has an impact on the susceptibility to and the progression of bacterial infections such as E. coli. [ + ]
Healthier rice is extra nice
Scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and CSIRO have developed a rice variety with a much thicker and nutrient-dense outer layer. [ + ]
Want red grapes, not green? Spray-paint them
The world press has been carrying articles about a tourist in India spray-painting white/green grapes red to make them more saleable in the market. [ + ]
It wasn't me! Actually it was
Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Nestlé were the most frequent companies identified in 239 clean-ups and brand audits spanning 42 countries and six continents according to the Break Free From Plastic movement. [ + ]
Transgenic fish food for healthier salmon
Oil from a genetically engineered oilseed crop could be used to feed farmed salmon and increase their levels of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids. [ + ]
Food processors can sell surplus food online
Yume's online marketplace enables food manufacturers, primary producers and importers to sell their quality surplus products at a discount to commercial buyers. [ + ]
IFF completes Frutarom acquisition
The acquisition is expected to help IFF increase its health and wellness portfolio, broaden its customer base and expand into new markets. [ + ]
EC proposes limit on trans fats
The European Commission is calling for comments on a proposal to limit the amount of trans fats to 2 grams per 100 grams of fat. [ + ]
