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What's new on the shelf?
Cinnamon donut Twisties, veggie chips, 75th anniversaries and more. Find out what will be hitting the shelves this winter. [ + ]
Dating dilemma: date labels could be causing food waste
A new study suggests 50% of consumers decide to pour perfectly good milk down the drain based solely on a glance at the date label, so what's the answer? [ + ]
Preserving the inherent flavour of chocolate
While roasting cacao beans can change the flavour profile to be more 'chocolatey', it may hide some of the more subtle fruity flavours from the raw cacao. [ + ]
Edible biodegradable material has potential for food packaging
Scientists have developed an edible, transparent and biodegradable material which could have potential as an alternative for single-use plastic in food packaging. [ + ]
Foodtech Packtech 2023 exhibiting space nearly sold out
Set to be its largest show in decades, Foodtech Packtech 2023 will have packaging, food processing equipment, ingredients and more on show in Auckland from 19–21 September. [ + ]
Maximising the benefits of magnetic separators and metal detectors
Magnetic separators and metal detectors play a crucial role in enabling food and packaging processors to meet strict purity standards and safeguard their equipment against damage. [ + ]
3D vision allowing robots to take on challenging terrains
Researchers have developed a model that trains four-legged robots to see more clearly in 3D, enabling them to easily cross challenging terrain. [ + ]
A cleaner future amid rising landfill costs and dangers
Piling food and beverage waste into landfill poses many hazards, releasing toxins into the environment and emitting high volumes of greenhouse gases. [ + ]
Survival of the fittest meat processing plant
Researchers have studied different types of meat processing plants in the US to determine what affects their survival rate. [ + ]
What's new on the shelf?
Flavoured chocolate, nutritional bone broth and boxed wine are some of the items hitting the shelves this winter. [ + ]
Plant-based yoghurt vs dairy yoghurt — nutrition study
In a comparison of plant-based vs dairy yoghurts, almond milk yoghurt came out on top in terms of nutritional density but a hybrid product could have potential. [ + ]
The rise of sourdough: is it the heathiest bread?
In recent years, sourdough bread has gained popularity as a health food; however, researchers have found it may not be healhiest choice, unless it's wholegrain. [ + ]
The future of the global food system
With the world's population estimated to grow to 10 billion in 30 years' time, nothing is off the table when it comes to food according to UNSW experts. [ + ]
AIP packaging training sessions and courses at foodpro
AIP to take two training courses and two packaging sessions to Foodpro 2023 from 23–26 July. [ + ]
What's on at foodpro 2023
Excitement is building in the industry as foodpro 2023 makes its much-anticipated return next month. [ + ]