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Industry Insights, 26 Jun 2023
Research centre focuses on pulse protein potential
The plant protein market in Australia is predicted to be valued at $3.2 billion by 2030, and this market is growing rapidly across Asia. Instant noodles are one area that could benefit from Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre research into expanding the use of Australian pulses as a source of plant protein for overseas markets.
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Industry Insights, 13 Jun 2023
Benefits of wholegrains and legumes in a plant-based diet
Wholegrains and legumes have become essential components within plant-based diets, with both offering unique nutritional benefits. They are both high-fibre foods that have protective properties such as reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and hypertension.
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Industry Insights, 09 Jun 2023
Boundaries key to preserving mental health, expert says
When your workplace and your home are one and the same, it can feel impossible to set and maintain boundaries, but mental health expert Kim Huckerby says they are essential for preserving our wellbeing.
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Industry Insights, 17 May 2023
GRDC supports Kangaroo Island agronomist to grow her leadership skills
Kangaroo Island agronomist and grain grower Jenny Stanton has been selected as the GRDC-supported scholar for the ARLP Course 30.
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Industry Insights, 26 Apr 2023
Growing appetite for plant-based foods
In recent years, research has emphasised the health and environmental benefits of a diet rich in plant-based foods and reduced animal-based food consumption. This research has coincided with the rise of flexitarian eating, which has become more popular among Australians.
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Industry Insights, 25 Apr 2023
Australian geneticists leading the way in new traits
A team of researchers from Western Australia has successfully used new gene-editing techniques to develop nitrogen use efficient barley lines – and they have now set their sights on wheat and other crop traits. Yield potential, flowering time and plant height in both barley and wheat are among the new individual traits being fast-tracked for breeding programs.
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Industry Insights, 19 Apr 2023
Integration of grains entities to drive better outcomes for growers
Two of Australia’s key grains industry entities, Grains Australia and AEGIC are joining forces to deliver more efficient and effective ‘industry good’ services for Australian grain growers.
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Industry Insights, 18 Apr 2023
Reducing market concentration risk for Australian malting barley
In recent years, the Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre has communicated the benefits of Australian malting barley to a wide range of current and potential overseas markets in Asia and beyond. The program aims to lessen the concentration risk for Australian barley by stimulating demand in new markets.
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Industry Insights, 20 Mar 2023
Strategies aim to boost consumption of wholegrain food products
A recent study revealed that consumers lacked understanding of wholegrain foods. Specifically, there was confusion and uncertainty around what defines wholegrain foods and how to identify them. And despite numerous health benefits, wholegrain intake remains low.
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Industry Insights, 18 Mar 2023
Wholegrain product recipes pave the way
For years, AEGIC has been encouraging customers in Asian markets to use more Australian wholegrains. AEGIC research has shown that Australian wheat is very suitable for wholegrain products because it is less bitter and has better, brighter colour than wheat from other origins.