Industry News
Fresh veg imports not as common as we think
Australians significantly overestimate the proportion of imported fresh vegetables available on supermarket shelves, research has shown. [ + ]
Reducing greenhouse emissions in the pork industry
A study by the Pork CRC has identified herd feed conversion as a key factor in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the pork industry. [ + ]
SilkAir launches business class menu
SilkAir has launched a new menu for business class customers travelling on flights leaving from Singapore that are 3 hours and above. [ + ]
Processing makes some foods healthier
Processed food is often perceived as a less healthy choice; however, processing can actually enhance the nutritional value of some foods. [ + ]
Developing drought-proof crops
In a breakthrough that could lead to the development of drought-proof crops, research led by ANU has found how plants, such as rice and wheat, sense and respond to extreme drought stress. [ + ]
A new whey to treat a rare disease
A clinical trial has found that food products made from a specific protein found in whey can safely be part of a more palatable diet for individuals diagnosed with the rare metabolic disorder PKU. [ + ]
Nutrition experts feature at anti-ageing conference
Attendees at the AustralAsian Academy of Anti-Ageing Medicine's 10th annual conference in Melbourne will hear from several leading experts on nutrition. [ + ]
Anti-sugar messages could be misleading: study
Focusing health messages too heavily on sugar may mislead consumers on the need to reduce overall kilojoules, research has concluded. [ + ]
Artificial food dyes in brand-name foods
The Center for Science in the Public Interest is urging food and beverage companies to make a public commitment to eliminate the use of dyes by the end of 2017. [ + ]
Bulla scoops up dairy awards
Bulla Dairy Foods has been recognised for two of its products at the 2016 Dairy Industry Association of Australia NSW Dairy Awards. [ + ]
Solar salt leads production in the Asia–Pacific region
The Asia–Pacific region will account for 45% of salt consumed by 2020, and most will be solar. [ + ]
Feeding pigs
Pelleting and extrusion can increase the digestability of pig food. [ + ]
Uses for olive oil waste
Olive industry waste products have been converted into biosurfactants and monoglycerides that have uses in the food, medicine, cosmetics and detergent industries. [ + ]
Bagged salad winning in the US
Green leaf salad consumption increasing in the US. [ + ]
More bad news about BPA
BPA — found in a wide range of everyday items including soft drink cans, cash register receipts and plastic bottles — has been found to significantly decrease the percentage of embryos developing further in vitro after just four days of exposure. [ + ]