Industry News
Brisbane boy seeks help for swallowing disorder
Swallowing disorders are not limited to the elderly alone, and the case of a young Brisbane boy affected by dysphagia has highlighted the importance of recognising the signs and seeking treatment. [ + ]
GunnLab builds new laboratory
GunnLab has relocated to Bayside in Melbourne and is building a brand new laboratory. [ + ]
Fonterra invests to reduce water use by 70% at Darfield
An $11m investment in water processing technology at Fonterra's Darfield plant will reduce the amount of groundwater extracted at the manufacturing site by around 70%. [ + ]
The rise of the user-centred smart kitchen
Want an oven that can take pictures of your food as it cooks and post them on social media? [ + ]
Captive breeding, reproductive success and food security
Captive-born animals are only half as likely to be successful breeders, which is raising concerns about food security. [ + ]
Fish scales have healing potential
Most consumers prefer to buy fish from supermarkets or order skinned fish in restaurants, but research has revealed that fish scales have a number of biomedical applications. [ + ]
Want to get the lowdown on the Chinese dairy market?
Dairy companies can gain inside information about innovation and new technology in the emerging Chinese dairy market and showcase their own cheese products at the 2nd Joint Symposium. [ + ]
Ecolabelling standard revised
The ecolabelling standard ISO14024 has been updated to better reflect the current environmental context. [ + ]
APS Industrial launches in Australia as master distributor for Siemens
Siemens has announced APS Industrial as a new master distributor of industrial low-voltage electrical and automation products in Australia. [ + ]
Stopping norovirus
Norovirus — the scourge of the cruise ship and, lately, the Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic Winter Games. [ + ]
Technology extends the shelf life of bread by three weeks
Antimicrobial packaging solutions that improve food safety and reduce food waste are on the near horizon. [ + ]
Do you need help marketing food and wine brands?
To help marketers in the food and wine industry, the University of South Australia's Ehrenberg-Bass Institute is offering two courses taught by global industry experts. [ + ]
Low-fat or low-carb for weight loss?
The eternal question has been whether a low-fat or low-carb diet is more effective in weight loss. Now Stanford researchers have found that neither option is superior. [ + ]
Tate & Lyle expands its Singapore laboratory
Increasing demand for ingredients and solutions that lower sugar, fat and calories has prompted Tate & Lyle to double the size of its Singapore laboratory. [ + ]
Whichfish site helps source seafood responsibly
The online tool informs businesses dealing with wild seafood about the stock, environmental and management risks involved. [ + ]
