MicroBioGen, an Australian industrial biotechnology and yeast innovation technology solutions company, has appointed experienced yeast biotechnology and genetics researcher Dr Heinrich Kroukamp as deputy head of research.
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The paper packaging market is expected to reach a value of $715bn by 2032
According to Fact.MR, a provider of market research and competitive intelligence, the global demand for paper packaging materials is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6 per cent, reaching a value of $715 billion by 2032.
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CSIRO make breakthrough to boost disease resistant crops
Scientists at CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, have achieved a breakthrough in molecular plant pathology, marking a technological leap forward for breeding durable disease-resistant crops.
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Demands for protein production set to rise
According to CSIRO protein demand is set to double by 2050, resulting in the sourcing of protein to feed nearly 2 billion additional lives.
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Australian government approves release of QUT-developed GM Cavendish banana
The Australian Government has issued QUT a licence to commercially release QCAV-4, a genetically modified (GM) variety of Cavendish banana designed to help save the world’s Cavendish banana production.
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Euromed presents natural solutions for the nutraceutical and food industries
Euromed will be highlighting plant-based ingredients for healthy ageing at the Nutraceuticals Europe Summit and Expo 2024, to be held in Barcelona from 6th – 7th of March 2024. Euromed will showcase its growing range of Mediterranean fruit and vegetable extracts.
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Groundbreaking peanut allergy therapy
The Victorian Government’s investment into a local biotechnology firm will bring peanut allergy sufferers around the world one step closer to an innovative new treatment that could save lives.
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Global food commodity prices to fall in 2024
Global food commodity prices are set for respite in 2024 after three years of record highs caused by war, adverse weather and rising energy and input costs, according to Rabobank’s annual Agri Commodity Markets Outlook report.
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Mintel announces global food and drink trends for 2024
Australian winter crop forecast
After three consecutive strong harvests, Australian grain and oilseed production is set to return to more modest totals for the current season as drier growing conditions ‘hit home’, Rabobank said in its just-released 2023/24 Australian Winter Crop Forecast.
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Findings from Rabobank’s monthly Agri Commodity Research report
September marked a bearish month for many agri commodity classes, with the S&P GSCI Agriculture Index declining 2.2 per cent MOM.
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AgriFutures Australia releases new plan guides for the future of Australian insect industry
With the global insect market expected to be worth more than US$6.8 billion by 2032, AgriFutures Australia has released a new five-year plan to accelerate the growth of the emerging Australian industry.
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Antioxidant ‘bee glue’ creates buzz for new Australian industry
University of the Sunshine Coast researchers have discovered a nutrient-rich product in honeybee hives across Australia that spark a new national industry for food and health products.
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NCS Australia’s revolutionary solution for the fresh food industry
NCS Australia, a leading technology services firm, announced the launch of FreshFocus, a powerful new technology designed specifically for the fresh food supply sector.
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New technology removes undesirable aromas during winemaking
A new ‘smart surface’ developed by AWRI scientists and Flinders University has been shown to successfully remove unwanted sulfur aromas from wine, opening up new opportunities for Australian winemakers.
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New project to transform SA harvest surplus to nutritious meals
The Centre for Social Impact at Flinders University has been awarded vital federal funding for a new research project to transform currently wasted harvest surplus into nutritious shelf-stable products for the food-relief sector.
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Kangaroo Island wildlife key to beverage fermentation
Researchers from the University of Adelaide have discovered new species of lactic acid bacteria on Kangaroo Island that could be used in the fermentation of wine, ciders and sour beers.
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