NZ pumpkin milk to hit shelves in Asia
16 August, 2021Made from NZ kabocha buttercup squash, the plant milk is now heading to Asia, thanks to a partnership between a Hawke's Bay company and the MPI.
Mushroom Grow Bags developed from sugarcane biomass
12 August, 2021Sunshine Sugar and Sustinent have developed Mushroom Grow Bags using sugarcane waste.
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.
Craft beer more unique than mass-produced, says study
10 August, 2021In news that vindicates beer snobs far and wide, researchers have discovered that craft beer is more unique when compared to mass-produced brews.
US scientists create Listeria map for pathogen tracing
10 August, 2021Cornell food scientists have developed a mapping tool designed to track the deadly foodborne pathogen Listeria monocytogenes, which could provide benefits for the food industry.
Food product launches: from wellness shots to Indigenous-owned coffee
06 August, 2021Check out the latest product launches in the food and beverage sector.
Digital twins of orchards created to boost food production
02 August, 2021Scientists are creating 'digital twins' of mango and macadamia orchards to help boost food production.
The colour of tomatoes may affect their flavour
30 July, 2021The pigments that colour tomatoes may also affect their flavour, according to a joint study by the University of Tsukuba and the University of Florida.
Vegetable fat development could be used for margarines
27 July, 2021KU Leuven researchers have developed an unsaturated fat that remains solid at room temperature, unlike traditional unsaturated fats such as olive oil.
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.
Pet food could be linked to dog deaths in Victoria
21 July, 2021Pet food regulator PrimeSafe is investigating a cluster of dogs affected with severe liver disease in Victoria.
Research hub opens for onshore lobster aquaculture
15 July, 2021A new Australian research hub hopes to establish a sustainable onshore lobster aquaculture industry.
Improving wine quality by slowing grape ripening
07 July, 2021To counteract negative effects of climate change on wine quality, scientists have been testing different growing conditions for cabernet sauvignon grapes.
NotCo and Umiami win Food-Tech innovation challenges
06 July, 2021Technology that creates a whole-cut-like product from plant protein and AI technology that replicates animal products in plant-based forms were the winners.
No whey! Plant-based protein shakes could be on the rise
29 June, 2021Potato and rice protein shakes may be potential viable alternatives to milk-based whey protein shakes, and may even help diabetics, according to a UK study.
