Disease-causing yeast commonly used in food
23 July, 2018Different names are used for the same species of yeast, but one is used in the food and biotechnology industries while the other is known to cause infections.
Squeezing profits out of food waste
17 July, 2018Monash University and IITB are helping businesses transform food waste into profits and improve their business model.
School food policies may improve long-term health
16 July, 2018A study has found that providing free fruits and vegetables and limiting the availability of sugary drinks in schools could improve diet, BMI and long-term health.
Plant-based innovation flourishing
11 July, 2018Between 2013 and 2017 there was a 62% increase in plant-based new product claims.
To GMO or not to GMO
28 June, 2018If GMO labelling doesn't put consumers off why don't we let them know about GM ingredients?
Kitchen towels could cause food poisoning
14 June, 2018Kitchen towels, especially multipurpose ones, can harbour harmful bacteria such as E. coli.
Diet success could be down to brain structure
12 June, 2018A study has found that individuals with more grey matter in the prefrontal cortex showed greater self-control and made healthier food choices.
Should doctors be responsible for promoting antibiotic-free foods?
06 June, 2018Physicians are uniquely equipped to advocate for the end of routine antibiotic use in food-producing animals.
Detect water vapour in packaging
05 June, 2018A new standard is providing a way to test for water vapour transmission through flexible barrier materials using electrolytic detection sensors.
Test to check health benefits of foods
05 June, 2018A validated test to measure if a specialty food or supplement has health benefits in humans has been developed.
Study warns against 'gluten-free' food claims
28 May, 2018A new study has revealed that many 'gluten-free' foods sold across Melbourne actually contained potentially harmful levels of the protein.
Diet study calls for urine donations
22 May, 2018University of Queensland researchers are asking for urine donations to study the relationship between nitrate in the diet and disease.
New method detects coffee adulteration
22 May, 2018Researchers have developed a new technique to detect if high-quality, expensive arabica coffee is adulterated with cheaper robusta coffee.
Fast food impacts women's fertility
16 May, 2018Women who frequently eat fruit fall pregnant faster than women who consume fast food regularly.
Industry welcomes WHO's plan to ban trans fats
15 May, 2018The World Health Organization's call to ban trans fats from the global food supply by 2023 has received support from the International Food and Beverage Alliance.
