Industry News
Eating more seafood increases chances of pregnancy
Seafood should be the go-to food for couples looking to increase their libido and their chances of conception, according to new research. [ + ]
Sunny Queen appoints new development chef
Katrina Neill will help the company better understand the challenges faced by the hospitality sector and work closer with its customers. [ + ]
175 million tonnes of meat lost in Brazil's truck strike
The Brazilian meat industry was prevented from exporting 175 million metric tons of meat products after a truckers' strike began blocking highways around the country on 21 May. [ + ]
Benefits of Tear-Drop Probe Magnets
RE80 Tear-Drop Probe Magnets have increased separation efficiency and product-to-magnet contact. [ + ]
Music volume influences food choices
The volume of ambient music influences whether a consumer chooses healthy or unhealthy foods because it impacts heart rate and arousal. [ + ]
Simplot wins the 2018 Foodbank Award
Foodbank has praised Simplot for its contributions to tackling food insecurity in Australia, announcing the company as the winner of the 2018 Foodbank Award. [ + ]
Maximum solids removal with minimal cleaning
Production in the wine industry could be increased by more than 7% with the use of titanium filtration membranes. [ + ]
Junk food should have graphic warnings: study
Graphic warnings on unhealthy foods, like the ones used on cigarette packaging, may encourage consumers to make healthier choices. [ + ]
Eating one egg a day reduces stroke risk by 26%
How often do you eat eggs? New research suggests eating one every day could reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). [ + ]
Protect your caviar without revealing where it is
A prototype adhesive ID tag based on blockchain technology enables valuable goods to be protected without revealing their location. [ + ]
Bias against frozen vegetables is rife
Frozen vegetable purchases in grocery stores are declining even though the products offer similar if not superior nutrition benefits to fresh vegetables and decrease the likelihood of waste. [ + ]
Study warns against 'gluten-free' food claims
A new study has revealed that many 'gluten-free' foods sold across Melbourne actually contained potentially harmful levels of the protein. [ + ]
Kroger and Home Chef in US$200 million merger
One of the largest meal kit delivery companies in the US, Home Chef, is merging with Kroger to profoundly change how people shop for, prepare and cook their meals. [ + ]
Best Before, food waste reduction and bottom lines
Tesco's has announced that it is removing 'Best Before' dates on nearly 70 selected fruit and vegetable lines to "help cut down on food waste". [ + ]
Fonterra forecasts strong farmgate milk prices
Fonterra Co-operative Group has announced an opening forecast farmgate milk price of NZ$7.00 per kgMS (kilogram of milk solids) for the 2018/19 season. [ + ]
