Passionfruit antioxidant for edible food coatings
18 November, 2022Passionfruit peels have potential for an edible food coating, which could help to reduce spoilage and plastic packaging in supply chains.
Mexican wholesaler makes a move into salad processing
14 November, 2022Given the growing demand for ready-to-eat salads, a Mexican wholesaler decided to join the fresh-cut sector and now has plans for further expansion.
A cool $6.4m investment into climate change research
06 October, 2022Aussie horticulture growers in cooler climates can participate in a $6.4m research trial program to help the industry adapt to climate change.
How juicy! — mango season is back
05 October, 2022Australian Mango season has begun and Australians can expect the fruit to start hitting supermarket shelves across the country.
Chickpeas market to reach US$17.8 billion by 2031
28 September, 2022According to the latest report by Fact.MR, the global chickpeas market is expected to experience above-average growth, reaching US$17.8 billion by 2031.
Food fermentation research project aims to improve health
26 September, 2022The European Cooperation in Science and Technology is funding project PIMENTO to promote innovation in fermented foods.
Researchers find the foodchain soiled by plastics
23 September, 2022A study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that lettuce can take up nanoplastics from the soil and transfer them into the food chain.
A sugar substitute in citrus — how sweet is that?
23 September, 2022Researchers have discovered natural sweeteners in citrus, providing opportunities for a natural sugar substitute in the food and beverage industry.
Cream of the oat crop from Sydney Uni
21 September, 2022Sarah Qian is a self-confessed foodie vegan whose graduation story is far from ordinary — she's now created a startup that makes oat-based cream cheese.
Magic Valley creates cultivated lamb-free prototype
09 September, 2022The Australian food company has created a cultivated lamb meat prototype using cells from a live sheep called Lucy, and no other animal products were used.
Making potato supply chains more sustainable
02 September, 2022In an effort to achieve net zero by 2030 in the potato supply chain, a UK potato supplier is leading a project to trial specific technology and sustainability approaches.
Scientists develop super seaweed growing technique
02 September, 2022A team of researchers has developed a technique for growing enriched edible seaweed that contains high levels of nutrients and fibre.
Fungi-based meat alternative that grows on food waste
31 August, 2022The protein is cultivated from fungi that grows on a base of nutrient-rich food waste, and is being scaled up with collaborators in New Zealand.
Vegetable processor value-adds with powdered carrots
24 August, 2022A UK grower and supplier of root crops has increased its profits and sustainability using a heat exchanger to make powdered carrots from the 5% of crop not suitable for packing.
The importance of evaporation in CBD extraction
19 August, 2022 by Matt Hale, International Sales & Marketing Director, HRS Heat ExchangersThe market for legal cannabis product is worth more than $58.6 million a year in Australia; however, traditional extraction processes do not always capitalise on the latest evaporation technology.
