Call for comment on infant formula products
26 November, 2024FSANZ 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, 2024Plant-based food colour supplier EXBERRY has launched an independent investment firm which will work with startups.
Fermenting future food sources for Australia
18 November, 2024Forming 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, 2024Chocolate 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.
Grant to advance probiotic microencapsulation tech
06 November, 2024Xampla and Quadram Institute have received funding to work towards advancing plant polymer technology for probiotic microencapsulation.
Fungi-based food on-trend in Australia
09 October, 2024With demand for plant-based and alternative protein sources on the rise, there has been an upswing in the availability of fungi-based food products in Australia.
FSANZ responds to tomato virus food safety concerns
02 October, 2024FSANZ has noted the reports concerning the detection of tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) in tomato crops in South Australia.
NZ Food Safety: comment on food control plan for packhouse operations
10 September, 2024NZ Food Safety has evaluated the Safe Quality Food Institute Food Safety (SQFI) Code and now calls for comment on a request from New Zealand Apples and Pears.
Going nuts for Aussie macadamias and almonds
28 August, 2024There is a growing demand for Australian tree nuts and more specifically nut snacks, particularly in China and India, according to the latest analysis from Rabobank.
An instant, plant-based version of golden milk
19 August, 2024Researchers have developed a method to make a plant-based, instant version of turmeric milk that maintains the beneficial properties of the ingredients.
Tastier cat food flavours for our feline friends
06 August, 2024Cats are notoriously picky eaters. But what if humans could design their foods around flavours that our feline friends are scientifically proven to enjoy?
Mastering plant-based meat analogues: innovative extrusion with alternative proteins
01 August, 2024Food innovators are searching for alternative protein sources to create meat analogues for a sustainable and healthy diet.
New harvest: ABARES to begin its Aus agriculture surveys
25 July, 2024From mid-July to December, the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) will embark on its annual farm survey program.
Nestlé develops method to reduce fat in dairy ingredients
22 July, 2024Nestlé R&D teams have now found a way to reduce the fat present in milk powder by up to 60%, while keeping the creamy taste and texture.
Uncovering why food tastes bland in space
17 July, 2024Scientists from RMIT University have led a study on common food aromas that may help explain why astronauts report meals taste bland in space.
