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Mimicking meat: texture science for plant-based meats
Stanford engineers are developing an approach to food texture testing that could pave the way for faux meat that wins over meat eaters. [ + ]
Heat exchanger solutions for 5 challenging foodstuffs
In this article, five of the most challenging foodstuffs in terms of thermal processing are discussed along with the heat exchanger solutions for manufacturers. [ + ]
What's new on the shelf in the lead-up to Christmas
Chocolate baubles, fruity snacks, Milkybar milk and instant coffee with a cool twist are some of the food and beverage products hitting the shelf in November. [ + ]
Four key flavour and colour trends for food & bev in 2025
ADM has released its flavour and colour trends report for 2025, outlining the four key trends that are set to impact food and beverages in the future. [ + ]
'Tariff man' wins: What does this mean for F&B industry?
Donald Trump's tariff plans on all imports to the US could cause challenges for Australia now that he has been elected as the 47th President of the United States. [ + ]
Making 'scents' of non-alcoholic versions of beer or wine
Food and beverage researchers are working to recreate the enjoyable aromas and flavours that can differentiate beer and wine in alcohol-free substitutes. [ + ]
Full-bodied cheese: new analysis method for flavour prediction
With over half of consumers preferring aged cheese varieties, a new analysis method has been developed for full-bodied cheese flavour prediction and development. [ + ]
Confidence grows in solutions for processing plant-based foodstuffs
The last two years have seen a slowdown in investment by the global food and drink industry, but plant-based drinks and alternative proteins have continued to grow as a sector. [ + ]
Designing packaging to meet both food and packaging waste targets
One of the challenges for packaging design is to find the right balance between meeting food waste targets and, at the same time, achieving packaging waste targets. [ + ]
AI used to enhance milk safety testing and detect food fraud
DNA sequencing combined with artificial intelligence could detect anomalies such as contamination and unauthorised additives in dairy production, researchers report. [ + ]
Food and drink trends that will disrupt the status quo in 2025
Growing popularity of weight-loss drugs, changing consumer preferences, food supply disruptions and hybrid harvests are some of the trends that will shape the global food and drink industry in the years ahead. [ + ]
Boosting the transparency of the 'missing link' in the seafood cold chain
Researchers can identify the owners of refrigerated cargo vessels that function as mobile ports for fishing boats — previously a weak link in the seafood traceability chain. [ + ]
NOLO drinks outperform alcohol in the UK
Total beverage alcohol (TBA) volumes in the UK are declining while the no- and low-alcohol (NOLO) segment is in a growth phase, according to market analyst IWSR. [ + ]
Electronic tongue uses AI for food quality and safety test benefits
An electronic tongue has been developed using AI to identify various food liquids and more accurately determine any taste quality, authenticity and food safety concerns. [ + ]
Pure Dairy's new processing facility opening soon in Vic
Pure Dairy's new manufacturing and cheese processing facility in Dandenong South is nearing completion, with production set to begin in April 2025. [ + ]
