Food can be an extremely effective tool for calming young children. But what are the effects of using food as a tool to deal with emotions like boredom or sadness?
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Dairy farmers propose 50 cent increase to milk prices
Dairy farmers have recently been left in the dark as large companies continue to slash milk prices. The farmers are now suggesting a price increase of 50 cents/litre to save the dairy industry.
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Demand for packaged food to boost the global packaging market
Technavio analysts forecast the global paper and paperboard container and packaging market to grow at a CAGR exceeding 7 per cent through to 2020.
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Australians failing to meet dietary guidelines
Most Australians do not meet the minimum recommended serves for the five major food groups, according to new figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
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A flying start for innovation: NMW 2016
National Manufacturing Week 2016 began with buzz yesterday at Sydney Showground, with visitors offered a host of opportunities for innovation.
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George Weston Foods appoints new Chief Executive
George Weston Foods has appointed Stuart Grainger as its new Chief Executive.
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National Manufacturing Week 2016 begins today (schedule)
Doors have opened for National Manufacturing Week 2016, held at Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park.
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Budweiser to change its name to ‘America’
Budweiser, the ubiquitous American beer, will temporarily change its name to ‘America’.
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Maggie Beer selling half her food business
Popular Australian food identity Maggie Beer is selling a 48 per cent stake in her food business to Primary Opinion for $15 million.
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International effort to reduce fungal infections in crops
A group of scientists, engineers and IT specialists have teamed up to provide knowledge transfer to farmers and other decision makers in the food and feed chains.
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The importance of cyber hygiene
Manufacturers are being urged to regularly asses their network infrastructure, and to close all possible opportunities for hackers. Alan Johnson reports.
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Lessons from living below the extreme poverty line on $2 a day
I joined 8,500 Australians on the charity challenge last week to live below the extreme poverty line, spending just $2 a day on food for five days.
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Cereal science awards announced at ICBC 2016
The 15th International Cereal and Bread Congress (ICBC) held in Istanbul, Turkey featured an awards ceremony.
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Shazam makes KITKAT packaging interactive
Music identification app Shazam has partnered with Nestlé, in an effort to enhance the way marketers engage with consumers and consumers engage with brands.
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Management backs environmental initiatives, but needs proof of payback: survey
Australian management is keen to pursue environmental excellence through green energy and waste water initiatives but wary of unproven operators who promise much while delivering little.
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CSIRO to examine environmental impact of poor eating
Australians have long been encouraged to eat green for a healthy lifestyle, however a new survey hopes to examine the environmental impact of the nation’s diet.
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Fonterra axes 30 jobs from Hamilton Canpac plant
There is sadness among workers as Fonterra cuts 30 jobs from its Hamilton packaging facility Canpac.
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UK’s biggest selling wine set for release in Australia
Wine supplier Treasury Wine Estates will launch the Blossom Hill range, which is the UK’s highest selling white and rose brand, in Australia on May 16.
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How Australia eats, thinks about and shops for food
Cutting back on sugar and eating more fresh and unprocessed foods is a priority for Australians, however many believe being healthy is expensive and time consuming, a new landmark report by market research
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NSW introduces drink container recycling scheme
NSW consumers will soon receive a 10 cent refund when they return their used drink containers to designated sites around the state.
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