Food design & research

GLP-1 weight loss drugs' effect on food and drink choices

11 April, 2025

A recent US study found that weight loss drugs lead to new food and drink consumption patterns, which could have implications for the food industry.


Lifting the lid on the benefits of sodium reduction legislation

08 April, 2025

A study has found that mandated sodium reductions for processed food in South Africa since 2013 have resulted in significant declines in blood pressure levels.


Getting the right texture: toolkit to help create more appealing food

04 April, 2025 | Supplied by: Food and Beverage Accelerator (FaBA)

The FaBA Texture Library Toolkit has been developed to help manufacturers improve the texture of their food products to make them more appealing for consumers.


What's new on the shelf: new food products for Easter

02 April, 2025

From spicy snacks and creative Easter treats to icy and elevated flavours for winter, here's a selection of the latest products hitting the supermarket shelves.


Don't force the process: making foie gras more ethical

31 March, 2025

Researchers are exploring more ethical ways to replicate the indulgent taste of foie gras without using the traditional method of force-feeding ducks or geese.


Seedlab Australia's Bootcamp 11 helps incubate the next wave of FMCGs

24 March, 2025

The program is helping its latest cohort of early-stage FMCG businesses tap into consumer trends with products such as functional beverages and performance-focused snacks.


A mango a day could keep the doctor away

07 March, 2025

Research out of the US has revealed that mangoes could be a weapon against chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes.


How 'wizards' are helping winemakers

06 March, 2025

Researchers from La Trobe University have developed a smoke sensor that has the potential to save hundreds of millions of dollars in lost wine production.


Baskin-Robbins launches 'deceptive' dessert range

06 March, 2025

The ice cream producer has introduced a limited-edition range of desserts to the market inspired by the 'real or fake' social media trend, where one type of food mimics another.


Unexpected health benefit of brewing tea

05 March, 2025

A new study has highlighted the potential for tea consumption to contribute to reduced heavy metal exposure in populations worldwide.


Launch of 100-year-old Barossa wine

03 March, 2025

Seppeltsfield has unveiled the 1925 100 Year Old Para Vintage Tawny as the latest addition to its historic Centennial Collection.


Edible coatings keep fruit fresh for longer

28 February, 2025

A research team led by the University of Queensland has developed a way to combat food waste by slowing food spoilage — without the use of chemicals.


Chickpea tempeh, a new protein food for the future

20 February, 2025 | Supplied by: University of Massachusetts Amherst

Sometimes used as a meat alternative, tempeh is a fermented fungal food traditionally made from soybeans, but a new type of tempeh is now being developed using chickpeas and peas.


Six of the latest food products hitting the supermarket shelves

19 February, 2025

February arrives with a variety of new food products hitting supermarket shelves, including some early Easter treats and snacking options such as spicy chips, ice cream balls and low-sugar granola.


Cereal science: finding a nutritional mix for pancakes

18 February, 2025

Pancakes are normally made with refined flours but food scientists have been working to find a more nutritional mix using wholegrains — the results could provide insights for flour manufacturers.


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