City foodbowls – the agricultural land surrounding our cities – could supply more secure and sustainable food.
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A sugary drinks tax could recoup some of the costs of obesity while preventing it
The Grattan Institute report, A sugary drinks tax: recovering the community costs of obesity, estimates that community or “third party” costs of obesity were about A$5.3 billion in 2014/15.
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Powdery mildew app helps vignerons manage grape expectations
A free mobile app to help vignerons and winemakers quickly assess grapes for powdery mildew in the field is being made available to growers globally.
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Dairies finding new “whey” of turning waste into profit
SPX Flow has helped cheese producers upgrade their facilities to produce whey powder, whey protein isolate powder, non-caking whey powder, non-caking permeate powder and lactose powder.
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Biscuit for breakfast – trench warfare was hard on soldiers’ teeth
Scores of cartoonists and writers have made jokes about biscuit’s similarity to kindling, but it was no laughing matter.
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A food industry problem solver
Integrated food ingredients business, Newly Weds Foods (Australia) counts all sorts of food companies, including manufacturers, retailers and QSRs as clients.
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Six key global food and drink trends for 2017
2017 will be a year of extremes, from “ancient” products including grains, recipes, practices and traditions to the use of technology to create foods.
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Pet food in Australia – not quite a dog’s breakfast
Australia’s pet owners have become increasingly conscious of providing their pets with the best possible life - a trend that can be seen in pet food sales figures.
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Making the most of food
In order to meet the global population’s growing demand for food, the food manufacturing and processing industries need to increase their total output by 70 per cent by 2050.
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What bulk packaging system should you choose?
When it comes to choosing a bulk packaging system, every business has its own unique needs. There are different types of bulk packaging systems available on the market, and each machine comes with its
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Not everyone loves wheat – so why not remove the bad bits
Wheat is everywhere. It’s in bread, pasta, pastries, biscuits, pizza, batter, cereals, soups, sauces, instant drinks, salad dressing, processed meats and sweets, to name but a few.
The western diet is
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Health Check: is cheese good for you?
It’s no wonder people are confused about whether it’s good to eat cheese, when even food experts are divided.
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Is it time to resurrect the wartime ‘Grow Your Own’ campaign?
Gardening is certainly good for you, but does it have a role to play in increasing urban food security and resilience?
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Essays on health: how food companies can sneak bias into scientific research
Recommendations about what we should eat are often conflicting and the source of advice not always transparent.
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Cereal producer chooses reliability of solar power
Fronius and Victron Energy have joined forces to help a Spanish cereal producer access energy independently of the public grid.
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‘Healthy’ fast food chains not living up to their claims
The chains that fared worst in our study were those positioning themselves as “healthier” – such as a popular juice chain and a popular salad chain.
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Why Australian dietary recommendations on fat need to change
A recent editorial in the journal Open Heart suggests many of us have it all wrong when it comes to the balance of fats we eat.
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With the familiar Cavendish banana in danger, can science help it survive?
The banana is the world’s most popular fruit crop, with over 100 million metric tons produced annually in over 130 tropical
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10 tips for eating locally and cutting the energy used to produce your food
Being a “locavore” means choosing food that is grown locally, and is one way that you can help ensure there is more food to go around.
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Efficient solutions for fresh produce cooling
When Lindsay Fresh Logistics approached Bruce Townsend, a Director of Cool Dynamics (QLD), about updating their primary distribution warehouse at the Brisbane Markets, he got Bitzer involved.
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