Kitchen pests chomp through plastic waste
08 December, 2014The larvae from the Plodia interpunctella, otherwise known as pantry moths or Indianmeal moths, have gut bacteria that can degrade polyethylene, the most common plastic.
Bioplastics production capacities to grow by more than 400% by 2018
05 December, 2014Global bioplastics products capacities are predicted to grow by more than 400% by 2018, according to François de Bie, the chairman of European Bioplastics.
Economical, eco-friendly polystyrene alternative in development
05 December, 2014The VTT Technical Research Centre in Finland is working to develop an affordable and environmentally friendly alternative for polystyrene from PLA (polylactide) bioplastic, which is derived from organic sources.
New options on the horizon for children with cow's milk allergy
04 December, 2014
There are currently no approved treatments for children with milk allergies except avoidance, but that may be going to change. The clinical-stage specialty biopharmaceutical company DBV Technologies has begun enrolling cow's milk-allergic subjects in a Phase I/II clinical study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Viaskin Milk, an epicutaneous patch for the treatment of children with IgE-mediated cow's milk allergy (CMA).
New active packaging makes shelf life longer and more accurate
04 December, 2014Researchers have developed an active packaging that protects perishables with a layered plastic that not only keeps out oxygen and moisture but also extends the shelf life of foods by absorbing oxygen that may be present in packaging.
Potato chips still Australia's favourite snack
04 December, 2014Research conducted by Roy Morgan Research has revealed that Australians' tastes tend more towards savoury than sweet, with 41% of us snacking on potato chips in an average seven-day period.
Milk Orange to make milk fat measurement more accessible
03 December, 2014Milk Orange: sounds like a bizarre new brand of flavoured milk. In fact, it's the world's first fluorescent sensor that rapidly measures the level of fat in milk.
Tastier food for soldiers with MATS technology
28 November, 2014Defence ration packs could get an overhaul thanks to Microwave Assisted Thermal Sterilisation (MATS) technology, which has been shown to produce better-tasting packaged foods in minutes rather than hours.
Bacterial slime or what to feed the world after catastrophic crop failure
24 November, 2014Is it possible to feed the whole world after a complete collapse of the agricultural system?
A new business model for ancient food
24 November, 2014Australia's 'bush tucker' industry needs a new business model that includes commercial cultivation in order to reach its potential, according to a South Australian academic.
Diabetes and heart disease risk linked to carbs, not fat
23 November, 2014 by Emily CaldwellDoubling or even nearly tripling saturated fat in the diet does not drive up total levels of saturated fat in the blood, according to a controlled diet study.
Could use-by dates be past their use-by date?
18 November, 2014Cheap electronic circuits printed with eco-friendly materials could take the guesswork out of knowing whether milk is actually out of date or whether it has a day or two left - no smelling required.
Soft drinks not so bad for active teens after all, study shows
13 November, 2014Researchers say that, when teenagers are physically active, short-term, moderate consumption of high-fructose and high-glucose beverages may not be as unhealthy as previously thought.
Electronic tongue successfully tests cognac, whiskey
13 November, 2014Researchers have developed a low-cost 'e-tongue', an electronic 'tongue' that could one day sample food and drinks to check for quality before they hit the shelves - or even monitor water for pollutants.
Companies' good deeds can give their unhealthy products a 'health halo'
12 November, 2014A recent study shows that a company's socially responsible behaviour may lead consumers to incorrectly assume that its products are healthy.
