Industry News
Sensor can detect E. coli and other bacteria in 15–20 minutes
New sensor technology using bacteriophages is reducing bacteria detection times in food and beverage samples dramatically. [ + ]
Gut microbiomes and the modern diet
Diets poor in plant-based fibres may be associated with imbalance and reduced diversity of human gut microbiomes, a study has suggested. [ + ]
David Jones catering to the high-end ready meals market
David Jones believes it can take a slice of the $100 billion Australian food market by catering to the top end of town. [ + ]
Mitigate business risks by automating temperature monitoring
Data and IoT technology help reduce Peregrine’s enterprise risk, which is predicated on its complete compliance with Australian Food Safety Standards. Local rules and regulations dictate that any errors in the control of food-storing appliances result in stock being destroyed to ensure the health of customers. [ + ]
Possible link between diet and declining fertility in dogs
Researchers at The University of Nottingham have shown a rapid decline in male dog fertility, with a potential link to environmental contaminants — including dog food. [ + ]
GM banana trial
The Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) has announced it has received a licence application from the Queensland University of Technology to conduct a field trial of GM banana with resistance to Fusarium wilt disease. [ + ]
Jewel Fine Foods receives Telstra business award
Jewel Fine Foods has won the 2016 Telstra Australian Medium Business Award. [ + ]
Study links folic acid fortification with decline in congenital heart defects
Food fortified with folic acid is associated with reduced rates of congenital heart defects, according to Canadian research. [ + ]
AUSVEG urges Horticultural Code reform
The national body representing the Australian vegetable industry is supporting calls for reform to the Horticulture Code of Conduct, which regulates sales of fresh fruit and vegetables between growers and traders. [ + ]
Australians love their chocolate
More than half of Australia's population consumes at least one chocolate bar in an average four-week period, so it's safe to say that we're a nation of chocolate fans. [ + ]
Gut bacteria may hold key to obesity prevention
A therapy that involves engineered gut bacteria may one day help reduce the health problems that come with obesity. [ + ]
Healthy Food Partnership
Government and industry stakeholders have met to progress the work of the Healthy Food Partnership. [ + ]
Eat vegetables to improve body odour
Vegetables don't just keep you healthy, they make you smell better too. [ + ]
Joint venture sees Australian food headed for Asian childcare centres
Australia's Beston Global Food Company has entered into a joint venture with Singapore-based MindChamps Holdings to provide foods to preschool children in 35 early childcare centres in Singapore and the Philippines. [ + ]
Maggie Beer's new look
Maggie Beer has unveiled new packaging for its range of gourmet products. [ + ]
