Industry News
Australian coffee cups win international awards
Australian-owned paper and board manufacturer Detpak has been recognised for its new series of hot cups at the Specialty Coffee Association Expo in Seattle. [ + ]
Is green tea safe?
Green tea has been praised for its health benefits, but the EU raised concerns that green tea extracts may actually cause liver problems. [ + ]
Children bombarded by unhealthy food advertising
A recent study has revealed that during peak viewing times, children watch 2.3 times more adverts for 'discretionary' foods than healthy foods every hour. [ + ]
Gut-on-a-chip (not a potato chip)
Nutrient absorption can now be studied thanks to a 3D microscale model of the human intestinal tract. [ + ]
Edible packaging addresses plastic problem
Edible, transparent packaging made out of corn and seafood by-products and water-soluble polymer PVA may have the potential to replace plastic in the food industry. [ + ]
How does Campylobacter cause food poisoning?
Researchers found that Campylobacter rely on multiple genes which enable the bacteria to adapt within humans and evade the immune response. [ + ]
Brewers call for pregnancy warnings on all alcoholic beverages
The Brewers Association of Australia has been proactive in adopting pregnancy warning labels and is now criticising others' delay in following suit. [ + ]
Reducing acrylamides in heat-processed foods
Acrylamide-lowering techniques have been extended by the addition of blends of natural products that can significantly lower acrylamide levels without affecting flavour or texture. [ + ]
Tapeworms and weight loss
Whether you buy your tapeworms from a clinic or get them from sushi, there really are better ways to lose weight. [ + ]
New state-of-the-art facility for tna
Reinforcing its position as a leading manufacturer of food processing equipment for the potato and vegetable processing industries, tna has officially opened a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in the Netherlands. [ + ]
Kerry is getting further into plant-based proteins
Dutch plant-based protein product manufacturer Ojah BV has been purchased by Ireland's Kerry Group for €20 million. [ + ]
Boiling wort is no longer fundamental to brewing
AB InBev has developed a brewing process that delivers a 5% reduction in CO2 emissions, reduction in energy use and 0.5% lower water consumption. [ + ]
Link between food waste and diet quality
The better the diet, the higher the waste generated. [ + ]
Beeting natural colour fade in food and drinks
A natural red colour that doesn't degrade during food and drink processing has been developed. [ + ]
More than 206 million eggs recalled
Salmonella braenderup has led to the recall of nearly 207 million eggs in the US. [ + ]
