Vegetarian steak
05 November, 2015Becoming vegetarian may not mean giving up 'meat', with news that a high-quality meat replacer, based on legumes, could be available in the future.
The genetics behind Salmonella's host specificity
04 November, 2015Why are some strains (serovars) of Salmonella bacteria specific to certain types of animals? Some infect cows, others poultry and still others affect primarily humans. Why this specificity?
Melbourne researchers discover 'sensor' protein that could fight obesity and diabetes
02 November, 2015A discovery by Melbourne researchers could play a major role in the fight against obesity and type 2 diabetes.
The fall of the low-fat myth
02 November, 2015Low-fat interventions have been found to be no more successful than higher-fat interventions in achieving and maintaining weight loss for periods longer than one year.
US online tool offers instant data on foodborne disease
29 October, 2015The updated Foodborne Outbreak Online Database Tool lets users search nearly 20 years of outbreak data by state, food or germ.
Dairy sector capitalises on protein's popularity boom
21 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Innova Market InsightsThe food and beverage industry is capitalising on the soaring consumer interest in protein content, with the trend particularly evident in the dairy segment.
Rapid method developed for water, soil pathogen screening
19 October, 2015A highly sensitive, cost-effective technology can perform rapid bacterial pathogen screening of air, soil, water and agricultural produce in as little as 24 hours.
When grain travels, sometimes unwelcome guests hitch a ride
19 October, 2015New research can help grain handlers and grain inspectors find key locations for pathogens and pests along rail routes in Australia and the United States.
Blame it on mum and dad: how genes influence what we eat
15 October, 2015 by Nicholas Archer, CSIROEverybody's food preferences vary and are shaped by their unique combination of three interacting factors: the environment (your health, diet and cultural influences); prior experience; and genes, which alter your sensory perception of foods.
Finding the genes for tastier blueberries
14 October, 2015Tastier blueberries could be on their way, with US researchers identifying the flavour traits that consumers desire and developing specific breeding targets to improve flavour.
Dairy industry changes benefit cows and consumers
08 October, 2015Profound changes in the dairy industry in recent decades have benefited the health and welfare of both dairy cows and consumers.
Pork CRC turning research into reality
08 October, 2015Four key research projects that will benefit Australia's pork industry are nearing commercial reality.
Freeze drying: it IS rocket science!
06 October, 2015American researchers have set out to improve freeze-drying technology to make it safer and more affordable — and they are applying the principles of rocket science to do it.
Why some get severe allergic reactions and others do not
06 October, 2015A newly discovered cell type that appears to drive life-threatening food allergies may help explain why some people get severe allergic reactions and others do not.
Database searches for the GMO in packaged food
30 September, 2015A Californian food tech start-up wants to be the go-to search engine to bring full transparency to the food industry.
