22 percent of the Sri Lankan population is food insecure and in need of assistance The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has announced an AUD 22 million ($15 million) contribution from the Government of Australia to help millions of Sri Lankans who are unable to afford food. WFP has[Read More…]
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Australia explores food as computational artefact
Using food to help demonstrate the basic building blocks of computer science In recognition of food’s significant experiential pleasures, culinary practitioners and designers are increasingly exploring novel combinations of computing technologies and food. However, despite much creative endeavors, proposals and prototypes have so far largely maintained a traditional divide, treating[Read More…]
Fathers’ food choice has a lasting effect on future health of babies: study
Principal Investigator Professor Vicki Clifton said the study found pregnant women’s dietary intake was strongly influenced by their partner. The Queensland Family Cohort study, led by The University of Queensland and Mater Research, identified an urgent need for targeted public health messaging to improve the diets of soon-to-be parents. Principal[Read More…]
Australia invests additional $24.3 M to tackle eating disorders
Eating disorders are among the most complex and deadly of psychiatric illnesses The government of Australia is investing an additional $24.3 million through the 2022-23 Budget to implement new community-based treatment services and fund existing support and treatment services for Australians with an eating disorder. The number of people in[Read More…]
Barry Callebaut announces the official opening of its chocolate factory in Australia
New factory lines add solid and liquid chocolate and compound offerings, catering to the needs of local industrial food manufacturers The Barry Callebaut Group, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, celebrated the official opening of its factory expansion in Campbellfield, on the outskirts of Melbourne, Australia. Jo Thys,[Read More…]
Asahi Beverages releases sustainability update
The 2022 ‘Be’ Report is Asahi Beverages’ Environmental, Social and Governance framework, supporting Asahi’s vision of bringing enjoyment and connection to everyday moments in life. Asahi Beverages has unveiled an update Report about its recent environment, sustainability and governance achievements and commitments for the future. The 2022 ‘Be’ Report is[Read More…]
Tetra Pak invests in four new recycling facilities
Tetra Pak has co-invested over €11.5 million with recyclers and industry players, to help set up four completely new recycling solutions for carton packages in Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine and Australia. Tetra Pak has co-invested over €11.5 million with recyclers and industry players, to help set up four completely new[Read More…]
Australia based Eighth Day Foods raised $1 million, in seed funding
Eighth Day Foods is on a mission to create the world’s finest plant-based food products by enabling partners to develop and manufacture premium products that their customers not only expect – but will love. Eighth Day Foods announced that they have raised $1 million, in seed funding for LUPREME®, the[Read More…]
Asahi Beverages buying locally grown raspberries to support Tasmanian farmers
“This deal will enable us to plant more fruit, employ more people and give greater security and certainty to those Tasmanians we already employ,’’ Mr Clark said. Asahi Beverages has taken a major decision to support Tasmanian farmers by buying 50,000 kilograms of locally grown raspberries each year and stopping [Read More…]
Australia links natural mineral consumption with memory loss reversal
A person who is getting a balanced diet of fruits, nuts, veggies and meat usually has good selenium levels Selenium, a mineral found in many foods, could reverse the cognitive impact of stroke and boost learning and memory in ageing brains, according to Australia’s University of Queensland research. Queensland Brain[Read More…]
