Food design & research > Processing

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.


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.


Industry-level life cycle assessment of Australian avocado production

16 October, 2024

Hort Innovation has partnered with Lifecycles to understand the environmental footprint of Australian avocados, by conducting an environmental life cycle assessment (LCA).


Using AI algorithm to improve strawberry disease detection

03 September, 2024

Scientists have developed an AI system that uses an algorithm and high-resolution images to detect leaf wetness and maximise strawberry yields.


AFGC releases its latest State of the Industry report

21 August, 2024

The Australian Food and Grocery Council has called for the govt to include its sector in the Future Made in Australia policy following the release of its industry report.


Inquiry continues to examine food & beverage consumption in Aust

06 August, 2024

The House Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Resources will hear from a range of stakeholders, including a group working to improve diets in Australia.


Spill the Tea: school comp inspires real-world campaign

30 July, 2024

Three high schoolers are set to star in a 'Spill the Tea' campaign for a tea company after impressing with their real-world marketing ideas.


CSIRO initiative to help SMEs develop food & beverage ideas

29 July, 2024

SMEs in the food industry can now apply to CSIRO's online learning program, which is designed to help them develop their ideas for food innovation and technology.


PepsiCo reveals APAC Greenhouse Accelerator Program 2024 finalists

13 May, 2024

PepsiCo has unveiled the 10 finalists selected for the APAC Greenhouse Accelerator Program 2024.


ABS data: cautious consumers opt for home cooking

03 May, 2024

The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures have revealed a drop in retail spending across all industries, except food retailing, which bucked the trend, rising 0.9%.


Finding ways to preserve food quality and ensure food safety

16 April, 2024

A US study has developed a framework for food processors to preserve quality and maintain food safety.


Collaborate and chat: register for FSANZ Stakeholder Forum

16 April, 2024

Food Standards Australia New Zealand has announced its biennial Stakeholder Forum will be held on 20 June 2024.


Four strategies to increase productivity and competitiveness for food and beverage manufacturers

23 January, 2024 by James Robinson, Vice President of Services for Asia Pacific at SYSPRO

The inflationary impacts of Australians' weekly grocery shop is comparable to what our local F&B manufacturers are grappling with, ie, rapidly increasing costs.


Fingerprint tech to support Australian food verification

21 November, 2023

Four research agencies have developed a fingerprint platform for the verification of Australian food product claims to enable better access to premium export markets.


Creating science leaders for a new industrial age

07 November, 2023

The nation's science and technology sectors will seek federal election commitments to strengthen incentives for business to invest in R&D, which will help with the rebuilding of our manufacturing bases.


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