There are good reasons to diversify into other edible oils, but it will take strategic thinking, says Bhavani Shankar. [ + ]

Gluten-free products accounted for 10% of total global food and drinks launches in the 12 months to the end of April 2015. [ + ]

The latest advance in 3D printing capability could enable consumers to check food freshness via a smartphone. [ + ]

Random molecular collisions are not responsible for phase separation in liquids like salad dressings. [ + ]

As the world catapults towards 2050's projected population of 9 billion, food technology innovators are working to revolutionise different areas of our food system. [ + ]

Blue LEDs in conjunction with cold temperature and acidic conditions can kill off foodborne pathogens making chemical-free preservation a possibility for a range of foods. [ + ]

When the Internet of Things (IoT) comes to life in your food plant you won't have to make so many decisions. Data from the connected devices, sensors and chips around the plant and in your equipment and products will produce real-time predictive insights and allow automated decision-making. [ + ]

Beverage intake guidelines have been suggested and although the 2010 US Dietary Guidelines recommend "drinking water instead of sugary drinks", until now no tools existed that measure overall beverage intake quality. [ + ]

A natural fruit juice made from monk fruit, a small Chinese melon, is being touted as a natural way to reduce sugar in everyday foods and beverages such as cereals, yoghurts and juices, without compromising flavour. [ + ]

Not only does Huon Aquaculture's new plant look beautiful, it is expected to deliver more than one million dollars in cost savings for the company in its first year of operation. [ + ]

Wheat-based products are far more popular with consumers than oats or barley, but until now wheat could not make the 'lowers cholesterol' claim that makes the other grains attractive. [ + ]

The emergence and widespread use of gutter oils in recent years has forced companies to authenticate the oils they use in their foods. [ + ]

GM divides opinion, and even individual people can find themselves pulled in two different ways. On the one hand it is a largely new technology and new tech often brings prosperity, solves problems and offers hope for the future. But this also makes it a step into the unknown and people are frightened of what they do not know, or what cannot be known. [ + ]

70% of businesses are unable to guarantee their supply chains are free from child labour, slavery, fraud or corruption, according to a new survey. [ + ]

The first evidence of the 'superbug' MRSA has been found in sausages and minced pork obtained from supermarkets in the UK. [ + ]