Food design & research

Meat alternatives preferred if much cheaper than the real thing

05 February, 2025

The price of meat alternatives is the more decisive factor for their acceptance, while similarities to the real thing don't matter as much, according to a US study.


Murdoch Uni's Food Centre enrolments have exceeded expectations

31 January, 2025

Murdoch University's Food Centre in Nambeelup, WA, has now achieved campus status, with a good number of enrolments.


Unlocking the potential of a new high-value edible oyster

24 January, 2025

James Cook University researchers are working with Food Agility CRC to develop Akoya oysters as an emerging premium food species.


The next dairy alternative: camel milk latte anyone?

24 January, 2025

Camel milk is emerging as a good alterative to traditional dairy due to its hypoallergenic qualities and potential for being healthier for the gut, research finds.


Cheesy goodness for plant-based alternatives

21 January, 2025

Food manufacturers are a step closer to replicating cheesy qualities in a healthy plant-based alternative thanks to new research on protein functionality and formulation.


The 2025 Global Taste Charts reveal flavour innovations

17 January, 2025 | Supplied by: Kerry Asia Pacific

From sophisticated street food to using native Australian and New Zealand ingredients, the global taste trends for 2025 will be bold.


A healthy diet helps the weighty battle with chronic pain

10 December, 2024

Research from the University of South Australia shows that adopting a healthy diet can reduce the severity of chronic pain.


Six plant-based foods with brain-boosting benefits

04 December, 2024

A new study by the University of Wollongong (UOW) has revealed why some plant-based foods have benefits beyond their nutritional value.


Call for comment on infant formula products

26 November, 2024

FSANZ is calling for comment on an application to permit a new GM source organism for the production of a human-identical milk oligosaccharide used in infant formula products.


GNT Ventures seeks startups to shape food colour innovations

26 November, 2024

Plant-based food colour supplier EXBERRY has launched an independent investment firm which will work with startups.


Mimicking meat: texture science for plant-based meats

20 November, 2024

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


Fermenting future food sources for Australia

18 November, 2024

Forming a National Food Plan and appointing a food minister are among the key recommendations of a white paper into growing a precision fermentation industry in Australia.


What's new on the shelf in the lead-up to Christmas

12 November, 2024

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.


Steinecker wins 2025 German Sustainability Award

07 November, 2024

Steinecker has won first place in the German Sustainability Awards for its biomass conversion concept, Phoenix BMC.


AFGC's response to the ACCC's supermarket inquiry

06 November, 2024

The AFGC is raising concerns on cost pressures on the food manufacturing industry in its response to the ACCC's Interim Report.


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