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NZ research links kiwifruit to mood 27 Aug 2013 | 07:00 pm
The path to happiness may travel via an unexpected stopover: the fruit bowl. Researchers at the University of Otago, Christchurch, (UOC) have found that eating two kiwifruit each day can improve mood ...
Upgrade improves throughput, accuracy and quality 26 Aug 2013 | 07:00 pm
Introducing Ishida equipment has paid off for throat lozenge manufacturer Ricola AG, reducing product breakage during packaging, increasing throughput and minimising giveaway. The company found it ne...
Trio to produce bio-based superabsorbent polymers in Sri Lanka 26 Aug 2013 | 07:00 pm
Three companies are joining forces to build and operate a Sri Lankan processing facility which will manufacture bio-based superabsorbent polymers (SAPs). Traditionally produced from petroleum derivati...
Recall could harm Australian vegetable processors, says AUSVEG 26 Aug 2013 | 07:00 pm
The recall of frozen broccoli from China could impact on Australian frozen vegetable processors, AUSVEG claims. Earlier this week, Metcash issued a recall of a batch of its Black & Gold Broccoli Flor...
Wine drinkers least likely to suffer adverse alcohol-related consequences 25 Aug 2013 | 07:00 pm
It is not news that more frequent binge drinking of any alcoholic beverage is strongly associated with an increase in adverse alcohol-related consequences such as blackouts, driving after heavy drinki...
Supplement producer mixes with the best 25 Aug 2013 | 07:00 pm
Belgian company Manumixx is a leading private label supplier of food supplements and nutritional products. In 2004, the company was producing around nine tonnes of product per week, with seven operat...
Milking growth in the dairy industry 25 Aug 2013 | 07:00 pm
In spite of Fonterra’s recent woes, a very positive picture is emerging for the dairy industry, especially in Asia and the Pacific region. Worldwide milk production is expected to increase from the c...
Warning statements on soft drinks is "absurd", Bev Council says 25 Aug 2013 | 07:00 pm
Recent calls for soft drink labels to carry warning statements have been criticised by the Australian Beverages Council. Geoff Parker, CEO of the council, has called a recent Columbia University study...
Beef industry gives back with Foodbank Beef Program 25 Aug 2013 | 07:00 pm
JBS Australia and Primo have committed to the Foodbank Beef Program, a major new beef initiative that will supply Foodbank with more than 130 tonnes of sausages per year to those in need. Currently, ...
Insurer ensures healthy members with healthy eating incentives 25 Aug 2013 | 07:00 pm
A US health insurer has come up with a novel way to ensure its members stay healthy: money-back rewards for buying fresh fruits and vegetables. Independent Health members will earn $1 credit for ever...
