This is a well written and easy to understand article on how Camembert and Brie end up with the textures that are typical. https://www.cheesescience.org/brietexture.html
Australia ranked 194th in change of milk production since 2002 – is this a policy issue?
7 January 2018 Issue Milk production 2017 summary of FAO statistics Australian Dairy Industry is losing world competitiveness Background The Australian dairy industry is often quoted as a major export earner for the agriculture sector – this now is incorrect. In 2002 Australia produced 11.27 Billion litres of milk – this was its […]
A major change for the Australian dairy industry
Some years ago MG wanted to buy Warrnambool Butter and cheese, now the tables are turned. Governance and interesting leadership decisions that removed people trained in dairy processing has lead to what may be termed as a “disappointing outcome”. It’s not the first time in Australia’s history and no doubt won’t be the last. We […]
The wheat and chaff of synthetic food, by Professor Keith Woodford
The wheat and chaff of synthetic food is an interesting article by Professor Keith Woodford from Lincoln University in NZ. Work is being carried out by a number of research organisations looking at ways to mimic animal products using cheaper vegetable bases. However Professor Woodford believes that high quality animal products will be desired by […]
Wise words from Professor David Hughes
Read Professor Hughes’ opinion on the future of supermarkets: “Alexa turns off the lights when the last shoppers abandon supermarket aisles 4 to 12”
Food safety is important – follow the instructions
This is a very sad story. People poisoned by cheese sauce in a “Take Away” at a service station. Heated foods should not be reheated. Officials: Misuse of cheese, dispenser caused botulism outbreak
The senate inquiry into the dairy industry is finally out
The senate inquiry report into the dairy industry has been released. The recommendations seem to focus on the farming and processing levels and little mention is given to the distribution sector. New Zealand has managed to double the volume produced its industry since 2002 and Australia has shrunk its industry by approximately 25% Policy issues […]
Butter shortages noticed world wide
The world price of butter has increased significantly. The shortages and increased prices have been noticed internationally. Is there an international trend against hydrogenated fats that normally are substituted when prices go up? This could change price setting protocols that have been in place for a long time. Per Capita consumption was about 3.5 times […]
Adjectives Add Value by Prof David Hughes
Another great insight by Professor David Hughes. His message is “Adjectives Add Value!” The story includes great lines like: “This is an exquisite use of adjectival marketing: bacon is the noun and nouns are essential but not carriers of great profit; free range/beech smoked/ air dried/hand cured are adjectives impregnated with margin that smell as […]
Climate change in Western Australia – what do research and current records show?
Western Australia is one of the worlds fastest changing climates. It’s isolation also makes it a good case study. This report, Climate change: impacts and adaptation for agriculture in Western Australia, was published in April 2016, and completed by the Department of Agriculture in WA prior to massive staff cuts. With luck, the new government […]