FSANZ invites submissions on new production method for sweetener
03 April, 2019Cargill is seeking approval from FSANZ to permit a microbial fermentation production method for its Rebaudiosides M and D in the Food Standards Code.
DuPont increases its probiotics capacity
01 April, 2019 | Supplied by: DuPont Australia Pty LtdDuPont has completed construction on a new probiotics fermentation unit at its Rochester facility, which is expected to increase probiotic capacity by 70%.
Aussie fresh vegetable exports grow to $281m
01 April, 2019Strong demand for Australian vegetables in Singapore, Japan and Thailand has seen total fresh vegetable exports increase 11.4% in value and 15.5% in volume in 2018.
Probiotic bacteria can damage the gut
29 March, 2019Probiotics are living bacteria taken to promote digestive health, but a study on mice suggests they evolve in the gut and may become harmful over time.
Check your eggs: national food recall
22 March, 2019Eggs produced by Bridgewater Poultry are being recalled across Australia after Salmonella Enteritidis (SE) was detected on the farm.
Gut health research on display
21 March, 2019Twenty-three new abstracts looking at advances in gut microbiome research will be presented at the 2019 Gut Microbiota for Health World Summit.
Test to combat buffalo mozzarella fraud
21 March, 2019A test that uses mass spectrometry to differentiate between buffalo and cow's milk has uncovered some mislabelled products.
Macadamia nut innovation challenge
19 March, 2019Next month, the second Macadamia Innovation Challenge finals will take place in Byron Bay, Australia.
Welch's develops neutralised Concord grape juice
15 March, 2019Welch's Global Ingredients Group has developed a technology that neutralises the aroma and flavour of its Concord grape juice, which can be used as a base wine or blender.
Avocado seeds may be able to treat inflammation
15 March, 2019Avocado seed extracts could be a potential source for novel anti-inflammatory compounds that could be developed as a functional food ingredient or pharmaceuticals.
CSPI waves goodbye to Salt Institute
12 March, 2019Center for Science in the Public Interest has welcomed the news that the Salt Institute will close at the end of March, stating it "will not be missed".
Auckland's fruit fly problem continues
11 March, 2019After finding another two fruit flies in Auckland, biosecurity officials are considering whether further restrictions on the movement of fruit and vegetables are necessary to prevent the spread.
Kemin Powerpacked Molecule antioxidant technology
11 March, 2019 | Supplied by: Kemin Industries IncThe Kemin Powerpacked Molecule antioxidant technology is designed to help keep food and beverage products safer and fresher for longer.
DuPont Nutrition & Health SUPRO and TRUPRO plant protein nuggets
07 March, 2019 | Supplied by: DuPont Australia Pty LtdDuPont Nutrition & Health’s six plant protein nuggets from its SUPRO and TRUPRO product range feature more protein or less sodium than previous offerings, in a broader array of formats and textures.
How to beet artificial food colouring
06 March, 2019Cornell food scientists have found beet extract paired with a starchy partner can create a stable, natural red food colouring to replace artificial dyes.
