IDEC Corporation has announced the 5.7” enhanced HMI, HG2G-5T series, which is a significant upgrade from their previous basic model.
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Chicken without the blood and guts or CO2
According to Abigail Klein Leichman, associate editor at ISRAEL21c, an Israeli foundation is first in the world to research mass production of cultured chicken breast, a real meat product starting from a single cell of a real bird.
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Hexagon Holdings to acquire Hally Group
Trans-Tasman label converter Hally Group, with subsidiaries Hally Labels (Brisbane, Christchurch, Auckland), AC Labels (Sydney) and Mark-It Labels (Christchurch), is being acquired by Hexagon Holdings.
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Health fragmentation driving growth for food brands
The massive fragmentation of consumers’ beliefs about health is contributing to the break-up of traditional food and beverage markets and opening the doors of opportunity for start-ups and small brands.
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Maggi noodles get a Morogo makeover
A new variety of Maggi noodles is using a common plant that some people dismiss as a weed.
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When climate change hits our food supply, city foodbowls could come to the rescue
Australians may need to get used to coping with more disruptions to their food supply and rising food prices in a warming climate.
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Junk food advertisers put profits before children’s health – and we let them
For the first time in history, Australian children could live shorter lives than their parents. The reason? High rates of excess weight and obesity.
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Cut down on salt, drink less and move more: Australia’s blueprint to control chronic disease
Chronic diseases are responsible for nine out of ten deaths in Australia, and for much of the health expenditure about which governments are so concerned.
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Fonterra and Bellamy’s team up for baby formula
Fonterra Australia and Bellamy’s Australia announced today plans to enter into a five year, multi-million dollar strategic agreement to manufacture a range of new baby nutritional powders.
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Foodland announces major SA expansion
Foodland Supermarkets will build 22 new stores across South Australia and develop a major new warehouse/distribution centre as part of a five year $200 million expansion program.
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New healthy chocolate created with fruit juice
A sugar alternative made from the fruit juice of a small melon has helped one Australian manufacturer create a unique new range of chocolate.
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Most Aussies want free roaming hens according to Choice
Consumer advocacy group Choice has released its latest research highlighting consumers’ desire for a strong and meaningful free-range egg standard in Australia that would recognise the need for hens to regularly go outside, have room to move inside and outside, and for farmers to undertake animal welfare practices.
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Nexba launches low sugar soft drinks
Telstra Micro Business of the year Nexba has launched a limited edition Christmas range exclusive to Woolworths.
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Global Packaging Trends Report shows modest growth in 2015
The recent Global Packaging Trends Report for 2015, which was sponsored by Australian Packaging & Processing Machinery Association (APPMA), shows three influencers making a mark in every region: growing consumer awareness of health and wellness, stronger influence of recycling and environmental issues, and increasing disposable income and purchasing power.
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ACCC slugs Cereal Partners $32,400 for ‘misleading’ Uncle Tobys Oats claims
Cereal Partners Australia (CPA), the manufacturer and distributor of Uncle Tobys brand oats, has paid penalties of $32,400 in relation to alleged false or misleading representations about the protein content of certain Uncle Tobys brand oats products.
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Anti-Salmonella and anti-Listeria food packaging
Erze Ambalaj, the largest producer of expanding foam packaging for food in Turkey, together with Parx Plastics has developed antimicrobial packaging that significantly reduces the growth of Salmonella, Listeria, E.Coli and Staphylococcus Aureus in food packaging.
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Halogen Moisture Analyser
Mettler Toledo has launched its newest halogen moisture analyser, the HC103, which measures moisture content in minutes, enabling fast response times for quality control and in-process control.
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Cherry on top: summer fruits are also good for the brain
Summer fruits are back on Australian tables. We’ve long known cherries and other stone fruits provide a range of essential vitamins and minerals. But here’s another reason to make sure they’re on the shopping list: they’re good for the brain.
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A personal touch to wine microbiology
The Wine Microbiology and Microbial Biotechnology Laboratory at The University of Adelaide has developed a customized solution offering fully automated sampling for yeast fermentations.
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Melbourne-based premixed snack line now available in over 100 retailers
Since launching in May 2014, Melbourne-based, healthy, premixed, snack brand, Funch has seen rapid growth, expanding their product line from two to eight, and increasing their stockists to nearly 100 outlets, all within 15 months.
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