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The 'plant-wearable' pesticide sensor

16 February, 2024

Brazilian researchers have developed a sensor that can be placed directly on the surface of a vegetable or fruit to detect the presence of pesticides.


Solving the recent orange juice off-flavour mystery

07 February, 2024

A food science research team in Germany has solved the mystery of a new clove-like off-flavour in orange juice, the cause of which was previously unknown.


The veggie powders combating food waste

07 February, 2024

Nutri V has launched a range of Australian grown, 100% pure vegetable powder, repurposing imperfect broccoli, cauliflower and pumpkin into shelf-stable powders.


Could self-drying fruit be the next superfood?

02 February, 2024

A foodtech company in Israel has introduced a semi-dried tomato product line that uses a specialised tomato variety that can self-dry on the vine while maintaining nutritional value and flavour.


FSANZ calls for comment on GM corn

25 January, 2024

FSANZ has called for comment on an application to permit the sale and use of food made from a genetically modified (GM) corn.


Sustainably sourced KitKat launches in Europe

23 January, 2024

Nestlé has introduced a KitKat made with cocoa mass from beans grown by farmer families engaged in the company's income accelerator.


Montague launches its nectarine range

21 November, 2023

Montague launches Nectara, a new brand of nectarines with a range of flavours designed to appeal to the Australian palate.


Technology will be crucial to the success of vertical farms

01 November, 2023 by Antti Viitanen

With vertical farming increasingly regarded as a solution to problems faced by global food production systems, measurement and control technology could be key to its success.


Aussie vegetable growers to tour Europe

28 September, 2023

A group of 13 Australian vegetable growers will study opportunities for exports to the European market as part of an Australian Government-funded study tour.


FSANZ calls for comment on GM bananas

26 September, 2023

Food Standards Australia New Zealand is calling for comment on an application to permit food from a genetically modified banana. 


QUT researchers to lead insect pest project

26 September, 2023

QUT researchers will lead a project targeting insect pests as part of a collaborative initiative designed to protect and grow Australia's horticultural exports.


Aussie produce to be showcased on the world stage

05 September, 2023

Aussie horticulture is headed for the world stage this week with over 40 Australian exhibitors set to show off their produce at Asia Fruit Logistica.


AUSVEG calls for action amid worsening labour shortages

04 September, 2023

A year on from the federal government's Jobs and Skills Summit, crippling workforce shortages facing Australian vegetable growers have only worsened.


Are your smoothies actually healthy?

28 August, 2023

A study has found that blending certain ingredients in smoothies can influence whether your body is getting a nutritional boost.


Westfalia launches avocado ripening facility in India

22 August, 2023

Westfalia Fruit India has launched its first avocado ripening facility in Mumbai, allowing the company to supply avocados that are ready to eat in and around Mumbai.


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