Australian researchers have found an environmentally-friendly means of eradicating the land sail – a major pest to the Australian grains industry.
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New protein test could improve pork quality
A rapid computerised screening tool for pork producers to measure protein quality in imported soybean meal could soon be available to pork producers, thanks to new research.
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“Space beer,” one giant leap for mankind
Researchers at the Queensland University of Technology are helping to create the world’s first “space beer.”
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Drug resistant bacteria found in nearly half of US meat and poultry
Almost half the meat and poultry sold in the US is contaminated by highly dangerous bacteria, according to new research published in the scientific journal, Clinical Infectious Diseases.
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Fast food addiction, US study
A new study recently published by Yale University has found that fast food addiction stems from the same brain activity as drug addiction.
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Food and beverage events
Domestic and international events listing by Food Magazine that are of interest for food and beverage manufacturers. List your event now!
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Proposed NZ food bill comments invited
The New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology Inc. (NZIFST) is inviting your feedback and comments on the country's new FOOD BILL which will be passed into law later this year.
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Pea flour for low GI foods
A new study reveals how pea flour could create tasty low GI foods.
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CSIRO Food and Nutritional Sciences’ new chief
Internationally recognised food scientist and science leader, Professor Martin Cole, will start as the Chief of CSIRO’s Division of Food and Nutritional Sciences (FNS) in January 2010.
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Listeria in salmon killed by smoke treatment
Smoking salmon at sufficiently high temperatures reduces the risk of Listeria monocytogenes, according to a new study from the Journal of Food Science, published by the Institute of Food Technologists.
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AIFST student product development
The winners of the 2009 AIFST Student Product Development Competition have been announced - for their product: ‘Soyers’ – Gluten free biscuits.
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New chief for AIFST
The Australian Institute of Food, Science and Technology (AIFST) has appointed Dr Michael Eyles as its new president.
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Skilling up for food manufacturing
Skills training in Victoria’s food manufacturing industry will receive a boost this Thursday with the launch of the state government’s new Food Skills Program at Food Science Australia (FSA).
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Fresh cheese all the whey
Investigations into high pressure processing (HPP) technology could help open new export opportunities for manufacturers of fresh cheeses, which make up more than 20% of Australia's annual cheese production.
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Fortune cookies
Despite the presence of smaller firms, biscuit manufacturing is moving toward larger-scale, concentrated production and consequently has significantly fewer firms than a decade earlier.
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CSIRO cuts 50 jobs & shuts food plant
The CSIRO will shed up to 50 jobs in food science research and close its Sydney food processing test plant in a bid to save $6 million over the next two years.
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The future of food with Culinology
Rapidly changing technology and the demand for tastier, more nutritious and safer food is driving a new educational trend that many in the food industry predict will result in new flavours and more economical food products that reach consumers faster – Culinology.
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Foodtech Packtech 2008
New Zealand's only dedicated food technology and packaging trade event, Foodtech Packtech 2008, runs 21 to 23 October at Auckland's ASB Showgrounds.
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Where have the good foods gone?
The Government's anti-obesity measures are causing more than a little discomfort as the food industry starts to throw its weight around.
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New faces at FSANZ
A former Commonwealth Ombudsman, Philippa Smith, has been appointed as chair of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand board.
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