Sniffing out the best plant-based burgers
25 August, 2021Some plant-based burgers smell like the real deal when they are cooking, though other products still have a long way to go, new research finds.
Latest new products: from vegan mac & cheese to Aussie peanut butter
20 August, 2021A look at the latest product launches hitting the shelves.
Winners in the F&B sector after tough year
17 August, 2021F&B giants such as Coca-Cola, Nestlé, Yili and Lindt emerged on top in the Brand Finance Food & Drink 2021 report after a tough year.
NZ pumpkin milk to hit shelves in Asia
16 August, 2021Made from NZ kabocha buttercup squash, the plant milk is now heading to Asia, thanks to a partnership between a Hawke's Bay company and the MPI.
Mushroom Grow Bags developed from sugarcane biomass
12 August, 2021Sunshine Sugar and Sustinent have developed Mushroom Grow Bags using sugarcane waste.
Craft beer more unique than mass-produced, says study
10 August, 2021In news that vindicates beer snobs far and wide, researchers have discovered that craft beer is more unique when compared to mass-produced brews.
Food product launches: from wellness shots to Indigenous-owned coffee
06 August, 2021Check out the latest product launches in the food and beverage sector.
The colour of tomatoes may affect their flavour
30 July, 2021The pigments that colour tomatoes may also affect their flavour, according to a joint study by the University of Tsukuba and the University of Florida.
Vegetable fat development could be used for margarines
27 July, 2021KU Leuven researchers have developed an unsaturated fat that remains solid at room temperature, unlike traditional unsaturated fats such as olive oil.
Pet food could be linked to dog deaths in Victoria
21 July, 2021Pet food regulator PrimeSafe is investigating a cluster of dogs affected with severe liver disease in Victoria.
Research hub opens for onshore lobster aquaculture
15 July, 2021A new Australian research hub hopes to establish a sustainable onshore lobster aquaculture industry.
Improving wine quality by slowing grape ripening
07 July, 2021To counteract negative effects of climate change on wine quality, scientists have been testing different growing conditions for cabernet sauvignon grapes.
NotCo and Umiami win Food-Tech innovation challenges
06 July, 2021Technology that creates a whole-cut-like product from plant protein and AI technology that replicates animal products in plant-based forms were the winners.
No whey! Plant-based protein shakes could be on the rise
29 June, 2021Potato and rice protein shakes may be potential viable alternatives to milk-based whey protein shakes, and may even help diabetics, according to a UK study.
Food product launches: from cold brew coffee gelato to probiotic drinks
24 June, 2021Here's a quick wrap about some of the recent food products hitting the shelves, including pure cacaofruit chocolate, plant-based probiotics and more...
