Industry News
Challenging climate change with beer
Scottish-based brewery Brewdog has launched a protest beer which aims to 'shake the world by the shoulders' and encourage world leaders to take action against climate change, particularly US President Donald Trump. [ + ]
GM tomatoes have anti-ageing properties
Researches from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) collaborated with the Institut de Biologie Moléculaire des Plantes (CNRS, Strasbourg, France) to significantly boost the antioxidant properties in tomatoes. [ + ]
Halal ready meals provide relief to Rohingya Refugees
Natural or man-made disasters often lead to malnutrition as people do not have access to the food they need, but Saahtain's 100% Halal Meals Ready to Eat (MREs) are attempting to combat this issue. [ + ]
VegEze app helps increase vegetable intake
Eating the recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables every day can be challenging, but scientists have developed an app called VegEze that aims to encourage Australians to increase their intake of vegetables. [ + ]
Grow fresh fruit and veg inside your home
Students from the Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) have developed a form of vertical farming that aims to help people in impoverished areas who have limited access to fresh produce. [ + ]
Edible insects: sustainable food of the future?
A review paper published in Nutrition Bulletin suggested humans should disregard squeamish thoughts of insects and start considering them as sustainable sources of food and feed for our continuously growing population. [ + ]
Gebo Cermex and KUKA sign supply agreement
The agreement between Gebo Cermex and KUKA will provide customers with a wider range of robotic solutions. [ + ]
Can gut bacteria influence your mental health?
Two studies have contributed to a growing body of scientific research that supports the connection between the human gut microbiome and brain function, particularly post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and Alzheimer's disease. [ + ]
First Asian company commits to 100% cage-free egg supply chain
The Lo & Behold Group is the first Asian company to join Humane Society International's (HIS) animal welfare movement with its commitment to source 100% cage-free eggs in its supply chain. [ + ]
Consumers most concerned about provenance in foodservice
According to The NPD Group, 19% of Australian consumers identify provenance as the most important characteristic at foodservice occasions. [ + ]
Five food and drink trends for 2018
Market intelligence agency Mintel's latest report Global Food & Drink Trends 2018 predicts five key trends that will gain traction in the industry in 2018. [ + ]
Murray Goulburn sold to Canadian dairy giant for $1.31 billion
Murray Goulburn Co-Operative (MG) has agreed to sell its Australian business to Canadian dairy company Saputo for $1.31 billion. [ + ]
Gen Y and Victorians are the biggest contributors to Australia's $9.6 billion of waste food each year
The average Australian household wastes 14% of the food it procures every year. Reducing this wastage by half would result in $525 in savings, according to the RaboDirect 2017 Food & Farming Report. [ + ]
Heart health improved with green vegetables
Consuming more green vegetables has been linked to up to a 40% reduced risk of heart disease or stroke, according to researchers from Edith Cowan University's School of Medical and Health Sciences. [ + ]
European research program tackles foodborne zoonoses
A European research program that aims to develop and share scientific knowledge on issues such as foodborne zoonoses will be coordinated by ANSES, the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety. [ + ]
