11 December 2024
Face recognition technology to help combat under-age sales of alcohol
New technology has been created to assist convenience store operators with identifying consumers who are underage. The technology will compare the potential consumer’s face to that of people who have previously been caught for under-age purchasing of alcohol or tobacco.
The facial recognition software will be trialled in the UK later this month.
The Middle East is about to get a taste of Aussie Pink Lady apples
Purchasing an Australian Pink Lady apple in the Middle Easter may soon be easier than one might thin...
Very hot beverages probably carcinogenic to humans
An investigation by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the International Agency for Research on...
Turmeric health benefit claims might not be right
The claims of multiple health benefits from consuming turmeric might not be true.
How to eat fried worms: food, humour and disgust
A UNSW academic and an Italian professor are pairing up to write the world’s first book on food, hu...
Australia’s overseas fresh food inspection regime to be phased out
The Australian Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has announced it is phasing out its own...
Oprah ventures into supermarket foods with Kraft Heinz
Oprah Winfrey is making her first foray into supermarket foods with help from Kraft Heinz.
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‘Clean and clear’ labelling, plant-based products and less sugar are amongst the Innova Market Insig...
A2 Milk Company and Synlait enter into new infant formula deal
The A2 Milk Company and Synlait Milk have entered into a new five-year arrangement for the supply of...