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. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

With rising consumer demand for lactose-free products, Kerry drives dairy innovation in Australia and New Zealand with lactase solutions. [ + ]

Stanford engineers are developing an approach to food texture testing that could pave the way for faux meat that wins over meat eaters. [ + ]

In this article, five of the most challenging foodstuffs in terms of thermal processing are discussed along with the heat exchanger solutions for manufacturers. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

Food and beverage researchers are working to recreate the enjoyable aromas and flavours that can differentiate beer and wine in alcohol-free substitutes. [ + ]

With over half of consumers preferring aged cheese varieties, a new analysis method has been developed for full-bodied cheese flavour prediction and development. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

DNA sequencing combined with artificial intelligence could detect anomalies such as contamination and unauthorised additives in dairy production, researchers report. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

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. [ + ]