Frutarom Bright'n Free Red Rosy all-natural red colour range
30 October, 2017 | Supplied by: Trans Chem Pty LtdIn response to the growing demands for vegan eating, Frutarom Natural Colors Business Unit launches Bright'n Free Red Rosy, a clean-label, all-natural red colour range for plant-based meat analogues.
Non-browning apples sold in the US
23 October, 2017 by Nichola MurphyCustomers in the US can now buy crisp, juicy apples without fear they'll turn brown when they're cut, bitten or bruised, thanks to technology from CSIRO.
English hospitals given 250-calorie limit on confectionery
19 October, 2017 by Nichola MurphyNHS England Chief Executive, Simon Stevens, has announced they will be imposing a 250-calorie limit on confectionery sold in hospital canteens, stores, vending machines and other outlets.
PULSE researches plant-based proteins
19 October, 2017Since they are a good source of protein, PULSE (Protein Utilisation from Legumes for a Sustainable European crop) has been researching and developing protein ingredients from legumes.
Managing additive doses in personalised food
18 October, 2017ViscoTec suggests the key to creating personalised food is ensuring the aromas, colouring and probiotics are all dosed precisely.
Freudenberg invests in natural food additives
13 October, 2017Capol, part of the Freudenberg Chemical Specialities Business Group, has announced it is acquiring Colarôme, a specialist in natural food additives.
Students create vegan hard-boiled egg
13 October, 2017 by Nichola MurphyFour students from the University of Udine have created a vegan 'non-egg' made from plant-based ingredients as part of an assignment.
Scientists boost the nutritional value of corn
12 October, 2017Rutgers scientists have found a way to genetically engineer corn to produce a nutrient called methionine in order to enhance its nutritional value, reducing animal feed and food production costs.
Consumer convenience drives Australia's Dairy & Soy market 2016–2021
06 October, 2017 by Nichola MurphyGlobalData's report 'Top Growth Opportunities: Dairy & Soy Food in Australia' predicts that the dairy and soy market will be worth US$13 billion between 2016 and 2021, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4%.
Robots to research into AMR in livestock
06 October, 2017The Australian Government is providing financial backing of $1.3 million into the use of robots in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) on pig and chicken farms.
Healthy sugar battles obesity
04 October, 2017Sugar is widely associated with health concerns and obesity, but Sunshine Sugar aims to be the first in the world to install the technology to produce a sugar that is rich in antioxidants with a low glycemic index, called nucane.
DuPont Nutrition & Health SUPRO 90% protein nuggets
03 October, 2017 | Supplied by: DuPont Australia Pty LtdDuPont Nutrition & Health's SUPRO 90% protein nuggets have a high level of protein, and three new protein nuggets have been added to the product range.
NT Farmers rejoins AUSVEG
25 September, 2017The Northern Territory Farmers Association (NT Farmers) has resumed its membership with AUSVEG, the national industry representative body for vegetable growers.
Submissions invited on GM canola
18 September, 2017 by Nichola MurphyCSIRO and Nuseed Pty Ltd have applied to Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) requesting that the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code is changed to permit food from a genetically modified canola line that produces an omega-3 fatty acid, and submissions are invited on this application.
Fruit fly farming start-up to harvest clean, high-protein ingredient
07 September, 2017Israeli start-up Flying SpArk is farming Mediterranean fruit flies to harvest a high-protein, odourless, nearly cholesterol-free ingredient for human consumption. Rich in calcium, iron and potassium, the ingredient is sustainably produced — and Flying SpArk hopes it can be used to address shortages in global nutrition.
