The Danisco International Dairy Science Award 2010 was awarded to Dr Kasipathy Kailasapathy. Dr Kailasapathy, who works at the School of Natural Sciences, won the award for substantial contribution to understanding the health benefits of probiotic bacteria, controlled delivery through microencapsulation and bioactive components in food.

The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) National Board has welcomed Pierre Pienaar FAIP as the new National President during the 2010 National Conference.

A new ‘smart’ metal could reduce refrigeration costs by reducing energy usage by up to 175% compared to current technology.

The Biotecon Diagnostics foodproof RoboPrep+ Series is the first validated automated solution for PCR-based microbial testing specifically designed for the food market.

The inclusion of ancient ingredients with health and wellness properties into new products is proving to be welcomed by consumers.

Bühler Barth AG and Log5 Corp (co-recipients), Bunge North America, Caravan Ingredients, and Handary SA have received 2010 IFT Food Expo Innovation Awards.

CSIRO, in collaboration with Horticulture Australia Limited (HAL) and the Australian Prune Industry Association, has used a combination of alternative energy and computational modelling to cut energy requirements by 60%.

Researchers have found that sulforaphane, a chemical found in broccoli, interacts with cells lacking a gene called PTEN to reduce the chances of prostate cancer developing.

Ron Mines MAIP, Director, Aussie Pack 'n' Ship, and Andrew Sleath, Services Manager, iApproveit, are two of the speakers appearing at the Australian Institute of Packaging New South Wales division technical seminar on Software Packages used in Packaging Management on Thursday 22 July.

During the 2010 National Conference the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) announced the winner of the Harry Lovell Award. This award is designed to recognise outstanding achievement in the examinations leading to the Diploma in Packaging Technology.

The Australian Food and Grocery Council has become Australia’s first industry association to gain membership to the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil, a not-for-profit organisation supporting sustainable use and production of palm oil.

New research suggests that the polyphenols in virgin olive oil modify the expression of atherosclerosis-related genes, leading to health benefits.

Work is set during July on a new Australian Standard for the olive oil industry.

The Federal Institute for Risk Assessment in Germany recommends manufacturers avoid the use of nanoscale silver or nanoscale silver compounds in foods until such time that the data are comprehensive enough to allow a conclusive risk assessment which would ensure that products are safe for consumer health.

Corn Products International is to acquire global provider of specialty starches, National Starch.