Six beverage trends predicted for 2026
Demand for customisation, 'protein-ification' and sustainable storytelling are some of the trends predicted by Finlays for beverages in 2026.
Making UHT processing less intensive on energy
A nutritional beverages company was seeking a more sustainable way to produce UHT beverages using a more energy-efficient method.
Tasty twist for chocolate alternatives
Food scientists develop two novel flavour-boosting techniques to transform carob pulp into a tasty alternative to cocoa, while maintaining a simple ingredients list.
Fluid Control Systems honored by GEA in the category “Innovation” “Supplier of the Year Award” for fluidics specialist
Fluidics specialist Bürkert Fluid Control Systems has a partnership with the GEA Group that goes back more than two decades.
Metal detection selection to support food safety
Metal remains the most likely contaminant risk encountered in food processing and packing facilities, so here are five selection strategies for inspection equipment.
Neogen Petrifilm Bacillus cereus Count Plate
The Neogen Petrifilm Bacillus cereus Count Plate is validated, efficient, and...
Camfil Australia Opakfil ES V-Bank air filter with Works with WELL designation
Camfil Australia has confirmed that its compact V-Bank air filter, Opakfil ES, has...
Five trends reshaping the snack food industry
Many consumers are demanding more from their snacks: more function, flavour and transparency — so what do these latest trends mean for food...
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Mars receives final approval for its Kellanova acquisition
The European Commission has given final approval for the merger, paving the way to unite the...
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Tetra Pak Processing Equipment SIA acquires Bioreactors.net
Tetra Pak has acquired the Latvia-based company to help strengthen its processing expertise,...
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Food manufacturers lead the way in Manufacturing Health Index report
There's positive news for the small to micro end of the local manufacturing sector in...
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Tree sap: a plant-based gelatine alternative?
Researchers from the University of Ottawa may have found a new plant-based alternative to gelatine in a legume plant by-product.
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Influence of ingredients on F&B purchases
Cargill APAC IngredienTracker 2025 assessed consumer attitudes towards 91 ingredients across...
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Aussie study of trans fats in packaged food products
An analysis by The George Institute for Global Health found that thousands of packaged food...
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Clean-label functional ingredients of the future
Australia's Food and Beverage Accelerator has invested in SeaStock Pty Ltd to accelerate the...
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Beany flavour study to enhance the appeal of soy-based foods
A scientific study at the University of Missouri is exploring novel ways to improve the flavour and nutritional profile of soy-based foods.
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Not all processed fats are bad, study finds
A UK study into two types of industrially processed hard fats, which are widely used in the food...
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Resourcefulness, inclusivity and AI 'shuffling': 3 major trends for F&B
Market analytics company Mintel has highlighted key predictions in the food and beverage market...
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New Wave Biotech and CPI partner to tackle lipid extraction challenges
New Wave Biotech has partnered with CPI to apply hybrid AI-powered downstream processes...
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