Food design & research

A sustainable, recyclable alternative to waxed cardboard

10 November, 2014

Waxed cardboard is not the most sustainable of materials: the coating is petrochemical based and it renders the cardboard unrecyclable. However, a new waterproof coating that is both recyclable and renewable could soon be on the market.


Elderly consumers willing to try new products

07 November, 2014

We tend to think of elderly people as being stuck in their ways and unwilling to try new foods, but a new study has shown that this isn't the case. Researchers have found that half of all elderly consumers readily accept new foods.


Demand for antibacterial packaging grows

07 November, 2014

What do UK consumers want most in their cans? Antibacterial packaging. More than half of all British consumers are more concerned about bacteria on the outside of a can than the presence of dirt and dust.


Three glasses of milk a day to keep the doctor away? Not really, study shows

06 November, 2014

Recommendations to consume plenty of dairy to ward off osteoporosis may be incorrect, according to Swedish research. Researchers found that a high milk intake is not associated with a lower risk of fracture and - surprisingly - may instead be associated with a higher rate of death.


Food processing training centre to boost food industry competitiveness

03 November, 2014

Australian food manufacturers aiming to stay globally competitive will benefit from a new University of Sydney centre that launched today (3 November): the ARC Training Centre for the Australian Food Processing Industry in the 21st Century (ARCFPTC).


Olive oil more stable and healthful than seed oils for frying food

30 October, 2014

Scientists have reported in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry that olive oil withstands the heat of the fryer or pan better than several seed oils to yield more healthful food.


Your fault you're fat? I don't buy it

30 October, 2014 by Alessandro R Demaio, Harvard University

Does our fatness and our love of alcohol come down to stupidity or poor self-control on the part of individuals? Or is something bigger at play here? Are people making poor but informed choices on what they eat and drink, or are we all being duped by industry?


Unlocking aroma formation in wine

29 October, 2014

Scientists have identified two enzymes that determine the terpene content - and thus the aroma intensity - of grapes. The findings could play an important role in the future development of grape varieties.


Tea flavour, health benefits reduced by rain

28 October, 2014

Researchers have found that shifting patterns of precipitation affect key chemicals responsible for the flavour and health properties of tea.


Too soon to tell if chocolate is brain food, experts say

27 October, 2014

Recent research suggesting that compounds found in cocoa can improve memory in older people makes old age seem not quite so bad. But is it too soon to start plying grandma with a family-sized block of chocolate every time you go to visit?


Older consumers need educating about protein

24 October, 2014

Consumers are becoming aware of how important protein is in the diet - but most of them aren't eating enough of it and don't fully understand its benefits. According to research firm Canadean, this presents an opportunity for manufacturers.


Cherries that keep their cool travel better

24 October, 2014

How do you keep cherries fresh when exporting? The secret's in the cooling, according to Canadian agrifood research. Just a few degrees can have a big impact on cherries that are transported via ocean container.


Facebook could be making children fat, study shows

23 October, 2014

Despite bans on television advertisements of energy dense, nutrient poor (EDNP) food brands to children, many companies are circumventing these laws by promoting their brand through Facebook, University of Sydney researchers say.


Farm fresh milk keeps kids healthy

22 October, 2014

A European study has shown that infants fed on fresh, unprocessed milk rather than UHT milk are less prone to infection.


I was going to have celery but my brain wanted chocolate!

22 October, 2014

Choosing healthy snacks instead of junk food might be more difficult than we realised. Scientists have found that, as we read a menu or scan the shelves at the supermarket, our brains are making decisions based on a food's calorie content.


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