Australia
Study gives model for water rights trading prices
A study of the price irrigators are willing to pay in the world’s most established water market could help establish new markets across the globe.
Archives for August 18, 2015
Chinese authorities seek to reassure beef consumers after anthrax outbreak
Authorities in one of China’s key meat processing regions are seeking to reassure consumers it is safe to eat beef after an outbreak of anthrax in the local herd.
This week Down Under
Australian wine boxes feeling similar pinch to market for bottles
The proportion of Australian adults drinking wine has been in decline for some years, including the Aussie wine cask, whose popularity is also dropping.
Alterations to gut microbe environment may have role in type 1 diabetes risk
Changes to our gut microbiota could have a direct impact the production of antimicrobial peptides that play a role in the risk of developing type 1 diabetes and other autoimmune conditions, say researchers.
Money talks! Norway withdraws from 4 Asian palm oil firms
The Norwegian national investment fund has cut ties with four major Asian companies, citing the risk of ‘severe environmental damage’ as a result of palm oil plantations.
Russia lifts 2013 botulism scare ban on imports from Fonterra plants
Russia has partially lifted restrictions on Fonterra dairy imports implemented in the midst of the 2013 whey protein concentrate (WPC) botulism scare.
Insect oil: Bugs aren’t just about protein
Is it time to look beyond insect protein to… insect oil? This is the next opportunity within edible bugs, says researcher.
Ajinomoto and T.Hasegawa join forces to pursue fermented natural flavours
Ingredients giant Ajinomoto has announced a business alliance with Japanese flavour and fragrance firm T.Hasegawa which will see the companies use fermentation technologies to develop natural flavours.