Using science to develop functional food formulations
12 April, 2021 | Supplied by: Monash UniversityFood science has determined how certain processed foods could trigger chronic kidney disease, but by introducing foods containing a specialised fibre, the effects can be improved.
Japanese food pairs better with shady wine
08 April, 2021The research findings could provide wine growers with an opportunity to crack into the Japanese market by tweaking production in accordance with the local flavours.
Growing meat on spinach skeletons
07 April, 2021US researchers have developed an edible platform out of spinach that can be used to grow meat cells.
Disinfection tech developed for hen eggs
07 April, 2021The technology has been developed to kill bacteria on the surface of egg shells and allow the growth of healthy chickens.
The impact COVID had on global food security
06 April, 2021An international team of scientists have conducted a world-level assessment of the impacts of COVID-19 on food security.
Could seaweed be the new vegan trend?
01 April, 2021 | Supplied by: Flinders UniversityA new partnership hopes to latch onto vegan health food trends by developing new ingredients and food made from Australian marine bioproducts such as seaweed.
Food and beverage grants open in $1.3bn initiative
31 March, 2021The funding aims to help manufacturers scale up production, commercialise their products and operations, and integrate into domestic and global supply chains.
Consumers ready for eggcellent Easter treats
31 March, 2021Nearly half of Americans identify chocolate eggs or bunnies as their favourite Easter treats, with 19% preferring jelly beans.
Making food tracking tags impossible to forge
26 March, 2021A professor of electrical engineering has joined a US project to create dendritic tags as a means to securely identify food at any point in the supply chain.
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.
Nestlé meets pledge and joins EU cage-free egg call
22 March, 2021 | Supplied by: Nestle ProfessionalNestlé has joined a call for the European Union to outlaw cages for laying hens.
New ice cream trends emerge but flavour still king
22 March, 2021 | Supplied by: Innova Market InsightsThese include non-dairy formulations, low sugar recipes, cleaner labels and ethical ingredients.
Essential oil to improve storage of fish
11 March, 2021A study has found an essential oil may hold the key to preventing fish from going off as quickly in the fridge.
Capilano's un-bee-lievable interactive tool
08 March, 2021 | Supplied by: Capilano Honey LimitedCapilano Honey has launched an interactive tool that shows what our meals might look like without the work of bees.
The impact environmental conditions have on whiskey
08 March, 2021While it is known that environmental conditions affect other agricultural products such as wine, their effect on whiskey is largely unexplored.
