Hydroponics and organics expected blossom in a thriving agricultural sector Hydroponics, organic farming and recently secured free trade agreements are expected to deliver increased revenue for agriculture...

'Tomato pill' may improve the function of blood vessels A daily supplement of an extract found in tomatoes may improve the function of blood vessels in patients with cardiovascular disease, according...

A safer cleaning solution at foodpro 2014 Proudly Australian owned and operated Spray Nozzle Engineering and its sister company Reel-Tech will be showcasing spraying and wash-down solutions at foodpro...

FDA issues final rule setting manufacturing standards for infant formula in US The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a final rule setting standards for manufacturers of infant formula...

Lindt is gaining popularity in the chocolate block segment Although Australians have maintained a good appetite for chocolate, not quite as many Australians are eating blocks of chocolate as they used...

The Fresh Produce Safety Centre has launched in Sydney The Fresh Produce Safety Centre Limited, a joint project of the University of Sydney and the Produce Marketing Association of Australia and New Zealand...

Stem cells could be future source for 'eco-friendly' meat, a study has found The scientific progress that has made it possible to dream of a future in which faulty organs could be regrown from...

Fonterra has appointed a new managing director for global operations New Zealand-based dairy giant Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited (Fonterra) has announced the appointment of Robert Spurway to the...

Vaccuum packed ideas at foodpro Packaging system manufacturer, Sealed Air will be launching its new vacuum packaging solution – Simple Steps® Gourmet Plates – at Melbourne’s foodpro 2014, Australasia’s...

Limiting saturated fat intake could help those with a genetic predisposition to obesity Limiting saturated fat could help people whose genetic make-up increases their likelihood of being obese, according...