High-protein, gluten-free pasta research development
31 January, 2023A research team in Thailand has investigated the use of mung beans to increase the protein levels and improve the texture of gluten-free pasta products.
Super grain could make a super cookie
13 December, 2022According to research by Washington State University (WSU), quinoa has the potential to make a 'super' cookie.
Low wholegrain intake: could the answer be in the label?
12 December, 2022A new study published by Elsevier has analysed the consumer understanding of wholegrain food definitions and food industry labelling practices.
A decade of grains market innovation and success
17 November, 2022Agriculture and Food Minister Alannah MacTiernan applauded the work of AEGIC to build market share for Australian grains as it celebrates its 10th anniversary.
Researchers breed sorghum for puffy popped properties
01 November, 2021Researchers in Texas are developing a sorghum crop that is ideal for popping and may be beneficial in other food applications such as museli bars and sweets.
Kellogg's launches gluten-free Coco Pops in Australia
29 June, 2021Kellogg’s Australia now has gluten-free versions of Coco Pops and Sultana Bran cereals as part of its gluten-free portfolio.
NSW mice plague reaches empty Parliament House
13 May, 2021A mice plague of epic proportions is sweeping through the farmlands of NSW, creating a worsening economic and public health situation across the state.
NZ government invests in durum wheat research
10 May, 2021New Zealanders could be tucking into artisan pasta, pizza and bread made from durum wheat grown in the Wairarapa if a new project indicates there's a market for it.
Side-stream products of malting have potential in food
06 April, 2021Researchers have found the waste product generated from the process of malting has antioxidant properties and has potential to be used in the food industry.
Call for poppy seed regulation in US
08 February, 2021Six US families have asked the national Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to protect consumers from poppy seed imports that may contain dangerous levels of opiates.
Australia's grain sector to tap into plant-based meat substitutes
12 November, 2020Growing appetite for plant-based meat substitutes brings opportunity for Australia's grain, oilseeds and pulse sector.
Native grains show future food potential
11 November, 2020The one-year research project showed the environmental, economic and cultural viability of growing native grains for bread on Gamilaraay country, NSW.
From boutique to broadacre — Australia's quinoa launch
14 September, 2020Australia's new open access quinoa variety is expected to create domestic and export opportunites.
Barley exports up 30%, Asia remains a growth opportunity
14 September, 2020Australia's barley exports increased by 30% but its share of global trade in barley declined over the period 2000–2005 to 2015–2019, according to AEGIC.
FDA sets limit for inorganic arsenic in infant rice cereal
07 August, 2020The FDA has finalised limits on inorganic arsenic in infant rice cereals at 100 micrograms per kilogram, or 100 parts per billion.
