Breeding strawberries with specific traits
04 March, 2019Breeders may be able to grow strawberries with specific traits after scientists have uncovered the genetic roadmap of the cultivated strawberry.
Hot stuff: embracing the diversity of capsicums
26 February, 2019From vegetable to hot spice, a comprehensive review of the Capsicum species has been published with academic and scientific input from across the globe.
Winter wheats could boost national crop by 20%
26 February, 2019Early sowing of winter wheats could increase Australian wheat crop yields, which could add around $1.8 billion to the national economy.
Did the Queensland fruit fly found in NZ have any friends?
19 February, 2019The Queensland fruit fly could devastate NZ's $4 billion/year horticultural industry — and they've just caught one in Auckland.
Can genetic modification save the US citrus industry?
15 February, 2019US citrus is being devastated by disease — will consumers be willing to accept GM citrus and so save the industry?
FSANZ seeking submissions on bakery processing aid
15 February, 2019DuPont Industrial Biosciences is seeking approval for the use of the enzyme Lipase 3 in baking and brewing processes.
Does folic acid fortification go far enough?
12 February, 2019Organic wheat, rye, rice and corn flours do not have to be fortified with folic acid. Is this increasing the risks of birth defects in some babies?
Multi-syllable ingredients and chemophobia
04 February, 2019In consumers' minds the terms 'clean label' and 'natural' mean 'safe', but this simply isn't correct.
Engineered rice plants increase yield 27%
15 January, 2019A new bioengineering approach for boosting photosynthesis in rice plants could increase grain yield by up to 27%, according to a study.
Canary Butter Sheets
01 January, 2019 | Supplied by: Maxum Foods Pty LtdMaxum Foods provides Canary Butter Sheets which are made from New Zealand creamery butter.
Sensient Technologies DairyBoost Plus
21 December, 2018 | Supplied by: Sensient TechnologiesThe DairyBoost range of natural extract flavouring systems delivers the rich mouthfeel and authentic characteristics associated with full-fat dairy products.
Sensient Opalis range of natural extracts and concentrates
21 December, 2018 | Supplied by: Sensient TechnologiesOpalis is Sensient's range of natural extracts and concentrates derived from edible vegetables, fruits and plants that deliver colour to enhance the user's products.
Avoid lead in your spices
11 December, 2018Spices purchased abroad may contain high levels of lead and pose a risk for lead exposure, according to an American study.
Acrylamide-reducing yeast technology being commercialised
10 December, 2018A non-GMO, clean-label, acrylamide-reducing yeast enzyme that is claimed to reduce acrylamide by 90% is becoming available.
Submissions invited on dairy processing aid
28 November, 2018FSANZ is calling for submissions on an application made by food ingredient manufacturer DuPont Australia to permit a new dairy processing aid.
