The World Packaging Organization is inviting all members across the globe to observe the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste on 29 September, which is coordinated by Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The ‘International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste’ is designed to make a[Read More…]
Australia
Australia uncovers links between diet, gut health and immunity
Research finds a high-protein diet changes the gut microbiota A pre-clinical study from the University of Sydney, Australia has found that a high-protein diet can change the microbiota of the gut, triggering an immune response. Researchers say the study takes us a step closer to understanding the way diet impacts[Read More…]
Australia suggests clinical focus on both physical activity & dietary guidelines
Study confirms the importance of both physical activity and quality diet in all-cause and cause-specific mortality New research has found that high levels of physical activity do not counteract the detrimental effects of a poor diet on mortality risk. The University of Sydney, Australia led study found participants who had[Read More…]
Australia provides $15 M funding to tackle food insecurity in Sri Lanka
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…]
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…]
