Coffee consumption a counter to sarcopenia in elderly men: Korean study
Consuming at least three cups of coffee a day could lower the risk of elderly men developing sarcopenia, according to a Korean study.
Archives for July 18, 2017
This week Down Under
Science agency launches food ‘innovation and entrepreneurship’ roadmap
New technologies could see Australians eating algae-based sources of protein, developing allergenic-free nuts and helping the environment with edible packaging, according the the country’s government research institute.
Craft in a froth after watchdog decides not to pursue beer majors
The craft brewing industry has hit out at Australia’s competition watchdog’s decision not to take action against beer majors over distribution contracts that they say shut them out of pubs and clubs.
FoodPro / AIFST Convention 2017
Australia’s food regulation changes: ‘The good, the bad and the ugly’
The desired policy outcomes for Australian food and drink regulations are rapidly shifting away from food safety and point-of-sale information to being focused on public health and consumer rights…leading to some “good”, but other “bad and ugly” changes...
FoodPro / AIFST convention 2017
New technology to help Australia’s $126bn food industry track entire supply chain
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has launched a new technology system – ePIF – which enables companies to track product information across its entire supply chain and provide timely information to regulators.
Maternal cashew nut consumption boosts cognitive development of offspring
Maternal consumption of cashew nuts during pregnancy and lactation is beneficial to the cognitive development of offspring, a new study on rats has revealed.