Australia to introduce ASF prevention measures
In an effort to keep African Swine Fever (ASF) from its shores, the Australian government has pledged $66m towards a series of bio-security measures.
Archives for December 11, 2019
Soldier on: Malaysian start-up turning to black soldier flies as sustainable protein for Asia
Malaysian start-up Life Origin believes the black soldier fly can be a sustainability warrior, both in terms of breaking down food waste, animal nutrition and as a protein-packed ingredient for burgers and snacks.
Sustainable noodles: Singapore start-up creating comfort food with ‘future fit crops’
Singapore food science start-up NamZ is redesigning comfort foods such as instant noodles by using what it terms ‘future fit crops’ to boost sustainability while simultaneously improving consumer health.
Prospective fathers should stop drinking alcohol to cut foetal heart risks: China study
Prospective fathers should cut down on drinking when couples try to conceive, according to a Chinese study that has linked paternal alcohol consumption to a higher chance of congenital heart disease.
Getting the hemp: Vegan consumers down under rapidly making the most of now-legal seeds
Among the many groups cheering the legalisation of hemp as a food in Australia in 2017, vegans perhaps have the most to gain.
NZ 'making progress' in GMO feed research as FSANZ plots food code changes
While New Zealand has not yet approved the release of genetically modified crops, its agricultural research agency’s principle scientist has said it is important that the science keeps options open so policy makers have strong evidence to draw on.
Organic standardisation: China enforces revised product list with immediate effect
China has published a new list of products that can be accepted for organic certification, which has been enforced with immediate effect. A set of revised organic certification regulations is set to follow by January 1, 2020.
Probiota Asia 2019
Centenarians and their microbiota: Metabolites and personalisation ripe for further exploration
The crucial role of microbiota metabolites, and the potential for new technology to create personalised solutions based on scientists understanding of them, has been highlighted by a leading academic from Japan.
Super mussel: New Zealand firm invests $20 million in marine extracts centre to produce powder and oil
New Zealand seafood company Sanford, which has the supplement brand Sea to Me, is building a NZ$20 million (US$13 million) marine extracts centre in Blenheim, New Zealand, to produce high quality nutrition products.