Farmers can now grow food-grade wheatgrass
01 July, 2020A food-grade wheatgrass variety called MN-Clearwater has been released for public use. The variety can provide new flavours for food products.
Food additive in desserts alters gut microbiota in mice
30 June, 2020Research from the University of Massachusetts Amherst suggests that the food additive titanium dioxide, also known as E171, can disrupt the gut microbiome.
COVID-19 leads to decline in US wine market volumes
25 June, 2020US wine volume sales are predicted to be flat in 2020, with consumers drinking the same amount of wine, but doing more of it at home, reveals Wine Intelligence.
Study reveals which substances make coffee bitter
22 June, 2020Researchers have provided new insights into the molecular interaction between five bitter compounds in coffee and bitter receptors.
US study: 82% of avocado oil either rancid or adulterated
22 June, 2020A study of commercial avocado oil quality and purity has found that the majority of avocado oil sold in the US is of poor quality, mislabelled or adulterated.
Plant geneticists unmask hidden mutations in tomatoes
18 June, 2020Researchers have identified long-concealed mutations within the genomes of 100 different types of tomato, which could guide efforts to tweak modern tomatoes.
Improving the fat taste in plant-based meat
17 June, 2020Motif Foodworks has announced a partnership with Dr Alejandro Marangoni at the University of Guelph to improve fat performance in plant-based foods.
How long can coronavirus survive on difference surfaces?
16 June, 2020A study published in Physics of Fluids has found that temperature, humidity and surfaces can affect coronavirus droplet survival time.
Consumer trend to immunity-boosting food post-COVID lockdown
15 June, 2020 | Supplied by: Chr. HansenChr. Hansen has revealed that consumers are more concerned about supporting their immune system since COVID-19 and predicts a trend in food with probiotics.
Winter crop production to rise
11 June, 2020The prospect of above-average rainfall in July has boosted winter crop production forecasts, with ABARES predicting a 53% increase in winter crop production.
On the shelf: Monday Distillery goes dry before July
05 June, 2020The Australian owned and operated Monday Distillery has introduced a non-alcoholic, sugar-free premade drink range in time for 'Dry July'.
Plant-based diet choices for Australians are no longer a fad
02 June, 2020 by Pascal Chaneliere, Bakers Maison Managing Director | Supplied by: Bakers MaisonPlant-based eating is only set to continue its rise in popularity and the industry needs to adapt to the needs of thoughtful and mindful consumers.
Rising potential for Aussie wheat in Asian market
02 June, 2020 | Supplied by: AegicResearch from AEGIC has found that the white seed coat in Australian wheat varieties gives Aussie wheat an advantage over competitors in the Asian wholegrain market.
Bush food: researching the green plum
01 June, 2020Researchers from the University of Queensland are investigating the health benefits of the green plum, a native Australian fruit grown in East Arnhem Land.
Australian native tea plans to go global
01 June, 2020 | Supplied by: Australian Native ProductsAn Australian lemon myrtle grower plans to expand into the international tea market with its caffeine-free citrus tea that tastes and smells like the Australian bush.
