3D-printed chip detects foodborne pathogens
10 July, 2024The chip is split into four sections, each of which is tailored to detect a specific pathogen. If that pathogen is present in the sample, it will bind to a detection surface and change its optical properties.
Tomato flowering time: research
10 July, 2024Scientists may have discovered how to regulate flowering timing in tomatoes.
3D printing our personalised grub of the future
05 July, 2024A team of researchers from Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) have developed a new way to customise the food that we eat through 3D printing using unusual ingredients.
Salty spoon to help limit sodium intake without losing taste
03 July, 2024Scientists from Meji University and Kirin Holdings have launched the novel 'Electric Salt Spoon', which is designed to help people lower their sodium intake.
Research shows why we should be going nuts for weight loss
24 June, 2024A handful of nuts could be the next best thing when it comes to weight loss, according to research from the University of South Australia.
Qld mango farmers strike gold
21 June, 2024A Queensland couple who changed careers from mining and media to become mango growers have been named Honey Gold Grower of the Year by Piñata Farms.
Nestlé creates meal solutions for air fryers
13 June, 2024As the air fryer gains popularity with consumers, Nestlé has developed a range of products specifically designed for this convenient cooking method.
Sprouting desserts from waste veggies
12 June, 2024 | Supplied by: Hort InnovationBrussels sprout chocolates were being taste tested at the recent Hort Connections to highlight how waste produce could be reinvented in the untapped market of desserts.
Research: Does chocolate have a dark side?
05 June, 2024A study has found that dark chocolate poses no adverse risk for adults and contains nutritionally beneficial levels of essential minerals.
Bite-sized nutrition and hydration product development for seniors
04 June, 2024Professor Daiva Leskauskaitė talks about the development of a food product designed for nursing home applications to reduce the risk of dehydration and fatal choking.
Choc science: using cocoa fruit to lower sugar in chocolate
23 May, 2024Researchers at ETH Zurich have joined forces with the chocolate industry to investigate the potential for making maximum use of the cocoa fruit.
PepsiCo reveals APAC Greenhouse Accelerator Program 2024 finalists
13 May, 2024PepsiCo has unveiled the 10 finalists selected for the APAC Greenhouse Accelerator Program 2024.
New Zealand Food Safety: changes for importers of frozen berries
13 May, 2024New Zealand Food Safety has published a revised Food Notice for importers and food imported for sale in the country that will come into force 1 August.
Kelp could be the next big in-SEA-dient
10 May, 2024Kelp seaweed could be one of the next big sustainable ingredients to watch out for in new food and drink launches in Europe, according to Mintel research.
NZ nut butter brand launches into space with specialty packaging
10 May, 2024A nut butter product is said to be the first NZ-based food to be going on a NASA space mission.
