Aspartame assessment results released
14 July, 2023Results of an international assessment of aspartame cited "limited evidence" for carcinogenicity in humans but more research is needed; and no changes to the daily intake assessment.
Onion industry joins with AUSVEG
11 July, 2023Onions Australia is set to merge with AUSVEG, which will provide AUSVEG with a stronger voice to better advocate on behalf of vegetable, potato and onion growers.
Foodtech startup to launch carob-derived sweetener
30 June, 2023FoodTech startup CarobWay will launch its clean-label, low glycemic index sweetener at IFT FIRST 2023 in Chicago, in gummy and energy bar prototypes.
Loryma Lory Starch Saphir pure E number-free adhesion starch
30 June, 2023 | Supplied by: LorymaIngredients specialist Loryma has developed an E number-free native adhesion starch based on wheat for coating systems of fish, meat or plant-based alternatives.
Oterra Red and Pink ColorFruit and FruitMax colour blends for plant-based meat and seafood
30 June, 2023 | Supplied by: Oterra Australia Pty LtdOterra has launched its ready-to-use Red and Pink ColorFruit and FruitMax blends for plant-based meat and seafood.
New method to reduce thickening agent for transport
28 June, 2023Cellulose nanofibre may be used as a thickening agent in some food applications; however, there have been difficulties getting it into powder form for transport.
FSANZ calls for comment on infant formula additions
23 June, 2023FSANZ has called for comment on the addition of four human identical milk oligosaccharides in infant formula.
Europe approves HMO mix for infant formula
15 June, 2023 | Supplied by: NovonesisThe 6'-SL HMO from Chr. Hansen has been approved for highest use levels in infant formula and follow-on formula in Europe.
Unilever extends agreement with Barry Callebaut
15 June, 2023Unilever has extended its long-term global strategic agreement with Barry Callebaut Group for the supply of cocoa and chocolate.
Chobani expands in New Zealand
14 June, 2023Chobani Australia has expanded its range in New Zealand to meet rising demand, following success when the product was first launched.
IMCD functional ingredients
13 June, 2023 | Supplied by: IMCD Australia LimitedIMCD's technical experts will be available on stand E14 during foodpro to talk to visitors and allow them to taste some of the solutions.
Gavan Technologies FaTRIX plant-based fat alternative
12 June, 2023 | Supplied by: Gavan TechnologiesFaTRIX offers a series of high-performance, protein-based fat substitutes that serve as alternatives to butter and other commonly used fats.
Boost for veggie growers with farm data initiative
07 June, 2023A $6.1 million farm data initiative has been launched to assist vegetable growers in unlocking growth, productivity and profitability.
Vegetable ice cream: two serves with every scoop
07 June, 2023 | Supplied by: Hort InnovationIce creams with interesting pumpkin and cauliflower flavour combos were on the menu at the nation's annual Hort Connections event in Adelaide this week.
Common sweetener may damage DNA
05 June, 2023A study has found that a chemical formed when a popular sweetener is digested is "genotoxic", meaning it breaks up DNA.
