There's room on the plate for processed food
18 October, 2021A study has shown that processed food can be included as part of a nutritious and affordable diet.
Scientists develop high-tech food health ranking tool
15 October, 2021Researchers have developed a profiling tool that ranks thousands of foods and lets consumers and manufacturers easily compare the healthiness of ingredients.
Low-sodium salt to improve health
02 September, 2021Research has found that those who use a low-sodium, high-potassium diet have a reduced chance of stroke.
Scientists create artificial stomach to understand digestion
11 August, 2021The scientists hope the findings could help in the effort to fight obesity and enhance drug absorption.
The science of scent for flavour in food
22 July, 2021 by Emily Caldwell, Ohio State NewsResearchers study sense of smell to optimise food for consumption.
Insect industry has legs: CSIRO releases roadmap
03 May, 2021Australia's national science agency, the CSIRO, has outlined a roadmap that shows how Australia could become a player in the billion-dollar global edible insect industry.
Fermented milk's potential to reduce hypertension
23 March, 2021The research suggests that there is potential for the creation of tailor-made fermented milks to help reduce hypertension.
Plant-based confectionery predicted to grow this year
11 February, 2021The plant-based food market is expected to grow beyond the core dairy and meat categories and make significant headway in the confectionery space.
APAC consumers drink less alcohol and more health products
21 January, 2021New research has found people in the Asia–Pacific region consume less alcohol and more health products.
Study: Households with children buy more higher-fat milk
21 January, 2021New research suggests households with children purchase larger quantities of and higher-fat fluid milk compared to households without children.
Global food industry consumer trends in 2021
20 January, 2021Consumer marketing firm Mintel has released its report on consumer trends in the global food, drink and foodservice industries.
US dietary guidelines bittersweet on sugar intake
14 January, 2021The US Dietary Guideline released its first recommendations for infants, toddlers and breastfeeding women last week, but critics say the document falls short on sugar intake.
The pubs had no beer but Aussies didn't drink more at home
08 December, 2020New research from Monash University has revealed Australians did not 'get on the beers' at home during the nation's COVID-19 lockdowns despite the closure of licensed venues.
Food safety tips for pregnant women
03 December, 2020New research from New Zealand Food Safety provides pregnant women with more options and certainty about what they can safely eat with updated tips to avoid foodborne illness.
Can cocoa make you smarter?
02 December, 2020The brains of healthy adults recovered faster from a mild vascular challenge and performed better on complex tests if the participants consumed cocoa flavanols beforehand, research has found.
