Industry News
Spanish researchers discover a novel and potent antioxidant
A team of researchers from the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology have identified a novel and potent natural antioxidant occurring in tomato plants.
[ + ]O-I to acquire VDL
Owens-Illinois has announced the acquisition of VDL Company, a single-furnace glass container plant in Vergèze, France.
[ + ]Unitywater recognised for bacteria breakthrough
Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay water and sewerage services utility Unitywater received two major awards at the prestigious Australian Water Association’s (AWA) State Awards at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
[ + ]Approved Persons Course for thermal processing of low-acid foods
The Approved Persons Course will be held at CSIRO Food and Nutritional Sciences, Werribee, Victoria, in October.
[ + ]Sugar waste may help fight obesity
It sounds counterintuitive: add sugar cane extract to a fatty diet and achieve weight loss? But that could be the way of the future if clinical trials pan out.
[ + ]Global liquid dairy products on the rise
The rising tide of prosperity and urbanisation in Asia, Africa and Latin America is said to fuel growth of LDP demand, according to the fourth Tetra Pak Dairy Index.
[ + ]Omega-3 reduces anxiety and inflammation in healthy students
A study gauging the impact of consuming more fish oil showed a marked reduction both in inflammation and anxiety among a cohort of healthy young people.
[ + ]DNA marker test tracks down rogue bovine genes
DNA detectives from the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) have the know-how to pinpoint whether a cow or a bull is responsible for any genetic glitches.
[ + ]Keynote speaker announced
Organisers of the Queensland Supply Chain and Logistics Conference have announced Graeme Newton as the keynote speaker.
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