PLAY PKN: Video Bulletin 11 April

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The University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) is undertaking testing of an Australian-developed plant monitoring system in space, demonstrating a key technology capability for sustainable plant-based food production on Earth and amongst the stars.

The iMOVE Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) has launched a $2 million second round of funding through its Impact Extension Program (IEP) to accelerate transport innovation in Australia.

Despite decades of efforts ranging from diets and exercise to more comprehensive lifestyle changes, obesity remains a pressing public health issue. Mintel food science senior analyst, Yunn Lim, discusses how food and beverage companies can rethink their approach to nutrition in the “Ozempic era”.