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Drawing out mercury: 'active' packaging for canned tuna
Researchers in Sweden have developed a novel packaging technique which has reportedly removed up to 35% of the accumulated mercury in canned tuna. [ + ]
FoodTech Qld returns to the Gold Coast in 2025
The FoodTech Qld conference and exhibition returns to the Gold Coast from 19–20 June 2025 with a renewed focus on food technology and innovation. [ + ]
Field pea sugars speed up sour beer brewing
Researchers from Norwegian University of Life Science have brewed new sour beers in less time using this unusual ingredient. [ + ]
Three emerging 'smart' food drying techniques
Food drying techniques are being developed using optical sensors and AI to facilitate more efficiency with the preserving process; find out more about three emerging techniques. [ + ]
Genetic predisposition plays role in bitter coffee taste
Why does coffee taste more bitter to some people than it does to others? Researchers at Technical University of Munich may have the answer. [ + ]
The 2025 Global Taste Charts reveal flavour innovations
From sophisticated street food to using native Australian and New Zealand ingredients, the global taste trends for 2025 will be bold. [ + ]
Top tips for avoiding food contamination
While food manufacturers already take steps to prevent the main causes of food contamination, there are some hidden contaminators that should also be avoided. [ + ]
Kokumi chemistry for rich-tasting sparkling wines
Kokumi compounds can bring a richness of flavour to foods like cheese, but now scientists have explored their potential for sparkling wines. [ + ]
Who will pay for emission reductions in the milk sector?
Australia's dairy sector is grappling with how best to transition to lower-emissions production, and how the cost will be borne, a new Rabobank report says. [ + ]
How to manage safety risks in the low-moisture food sector?
Low-moisture foods such as dried fruits, seeds, tree nuts and wheat flour are facing increasing food safety risks, but research on this remains limited. [ + ]
Kerry drives innovation to meet demand for lactose-free products
With rising consumer demand for lactose-free products, Kerry drives dairy innovation in Australia and New Zealand with lactase solutions. [ + ]
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. [ + ]