Food & Beverage Processing Feature Articles for Australian Industry

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Horse meat burgers unlikely in Australia 2/7/2013

A Charles Sturt University (CSU) academic has reassured Australians they don't have to worry they might be eating horse on their hamburgers, as investigations continue overseas into ...

Meatworkers prone to violence, expert says 1/31/2013

Meatworkers are more inclined to commit acts of violence, new research by Flinders University animal studies expert Dr Nik Taylor has found.

Calls for tooth decay warnings on soft drinks 1/31/2013

Researchers from the University of Adelaide say any health warnings about soft drinks should include the risk of tooth decay, following a new study that looks at the consumption of ...

How to sustain productivity with fewer staff 1/29/2013

Unemployment rates in Australia have significantly hiked from 5.2 per cent last year to the current level of 5.4 per cent. Job advertisements have slumped to their lowest level in ...

Genome project aims to make Aust wheat world renown 1/25/2013

A new joint research centre at Murdoch University is aiming to improve international competitiveness for Australian grain growers by mapping the entire wheat protein genome.

Bacteria breakthrough for safer food 1/24/2013

Chicken meat and other foods will be able to be screened for bacteria even faster and more effectively than ever, thanks to breakthrough nanobiotechnology research.

Befriending the ownerless workplace fridge 1/23/2013

A concerted effort to make sure school lunches are kept out of the temperature danger zone and the workplace fridge is food-ready make excellent starts to a hopefully food poisoning ...

A cooler planet by design 1/18/2013

From hot property to unwanted waste: it's time to rethink the way we design, produce and reuse new products.

Celebrate local growers, manufacturers on Australia Day and every day 1/18/2013

Australia Day is a great time for all of us to celebrate the things our country does best, and manufacturing high quality products and growing delicious, nutritious food are a couple ...

Industry labels Rethink Sugary Drinks Campaign "misguided" 1/18/2013

The Australian Beverages Council has responded to the recent launch of the Rethink Sugary Drinks campaign being led by the Heart Foundation, Cancer Council and Diabetes Australia ...

Heat-tolerant crops withstand weather extremes 1/11/2013

With heatwaves predicted to increase in intensity and duration, the importance of heat-tolerant crops is becoming increasingly urgent.

Industries to fly and fall in 2013 1/10/2013

As Australian companies prepare for the New Year ahead, business information analysts at IBISWorld reveal the five industries expected to soar and the five expected to sink in 2013. ...

Dairy-alternative drinks move beyond soy 1/10/2013

While dairy-alternative drinks accounted for a relatively limited share of 5 per cent of the total dairy launches recorded by Innova Market Insights in the 12 months to the end of ...

Dairy industry given productivity tool boost 12/11/2012

The University of Ballarat's Centre for eCommerce and Communications (CeCC) is working with Dairy Innovation Australia Limited (DIAL) to create greater efficiencies and improvements ...

Scientists find more use for sugarcane crops 12/11/2012

North Queensland sugarcane and essential oil derivatives could be turned into pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and even luxury perfume, according to research by James Cook University ...

CEO pay packets not as fat as all that 12/5/2012

RMIT University researchers have conducted the most comprehensive study to date into the remuneration of Australia's CEOs, through a survey commissioned by the CEO Institute.

Shift workers' health comes under scrutiny 12/5/2012

An international team of sleep researchers has developed the world’s first screening tool to help reduce workplace accidents and illnesses, including cardiovascular disease and ...

Aussie lamb has worldwide quality reputation 12/5/2012

Dr Kelly Manton-Pearce of the School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences has visited countries in the EU, USA, UK, Middle East and China and has returned with insights into Aussie ...

Boardrooms should drive safety culture 12/5/2012

Company boards have a powerful role to play in influencing the safety outcomes of the organisations they govern beyond pure compliance with relevant workplace safety legislation, ...

Innovation and change key to unlocking Asian century 11/29/2012

Innovation and change will be the hallmarks of the Australian companies that succeed in the Asian century, the In the Zone conference at The University of Western Australia was told ...

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