Researchers scramble proteins to crack egg allergy problems
15 March, 2012To the relief of parents whose children suffer anaphylactic reactions to eggwhite, researchers are working on modifying egg proteins so hens start laying allergy-free eggs.
Seven’s show based on “oversimplified pseudo-science”, claims Bellamy’s Organic
14 March, 2012Tasmanian organic food producer Bellamy’s Organic has responded angrily to claims made about its products on the Channel Seven program Sunday Night, which aired on 11 March.
Salt-tolerant durum wheat developed by CSIRO
14 March, 2012The CSIRO has developed a salt-tolerant variety of durum wheat that gives a 25% higher grain yield than other varieties on salty soils.
Vitamin D mushrooms to be released nationally following research findings
10 March, 2012Australian mushroom growers have been encouraged to accelerate the national release of vitamin D mushrooms following research that suggests pregnant women lacking vitamin D are twice as likely to have children with language difficulties.
Communicating food safety crises
09 March, 2012Companies faced with food tampering need to make sure they remain sensitive to their customers’ cultural views before trying to assign blame when responding, according to a new study.
$7m dairy research centre opens at Gatton
07 March, 2012A $7 million dairy research centre focusing on subtropical dairy production has opened at The University of Queensland’s Gatton campus.
Algatechnologies AstaPure 2% astaxanthin water-soluble emulsion
07 March, 2012 | Supplied by: http://www.algatech.comIsraeli company Algatechnologies has developed a 2% natural astaxanthin in a liquid-emulsion format under the AstaPure brand name.
UQ innovation: probiotic juice and omega-3 milk
05 March, 2012A $250,000 Commercialisation Australia grant is helping researchers from the University of Queensland (UQ) commercialise a food processing technique that will enable juice, milk and other dairy products to be fortified with probiotics and omega-3.
Shopping experience more important than price in fruit and vegetable intake
05 March, 2012A study by researchers at RTI International and George Washington university has shown that food shopping experience, rather than cost of produce, may impact how many serves of fruit and vegetables people eat.
Kiwis protecting kiwis from PSA threat
03 March, 2012Researchers in New Zealand are working with the kiwifruit industry to combat the PSA disease that has threatened the $1 billion industry.
The 19 best new products and technologies for food processors
01 March, 2012The International FoodTec Awards celebrate the best new products, technologies, services, equipment and ideas that will improve the quality, safety and efficiency of the food industry. In 2012, nine companies have been awarded Gold and 10 Silver.
Test tube hamburgers
28 February, 2012Instead of paddock to plate, your hamburger could soon be making a journey from the test tube. Two scientists outlined their research into meat substitutes grown in the lab at the AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science) annual meeting on 19 February, revealing new possibilities for more sustainable meat production to feed the world’s growing population.
VWR carboy fluid-handling system
26 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Bio-Strategy Pty LtdThe VWR carboy is an advanced fluid-handling system. The ergonomically designed carboy and versatile cap technology provide the user with an easy-to-use and easy-to-clean system.
BDH Prolabo chemical range
25 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Bio-Strategy Pty LtdBDH Prolabo chemicals are available through VWR International.
Rebrand makes self-heating can sizzle on the outside
24 February, 2012Design Futures has given a self-heating canned food product a complete rebrand, bringing it into the 21st century and making it more appealing to consumers.
