What is permissible indulgence, and what does it mean for us in 2026?
Food scientists, formulators and food manufacturers are being asked to redefine indulgent food for modern consumers in 2026.
What's new on the supermarket shelves in 2026
From festival recovery drinks to kegs of tomato sauce and Valentine's Day treats, here's a selection of some of the new food and beverage products.
Smart optical sensor detects ripeness for a quality drop
Queen Mary University of London researchers are developing a handheld, AI-powered grape ripeness detector that uses machine learning to improve the harvest for winemaking.
Advanced inspection systems that go above and beyond to safeguard food
To effectively safeguard food safety and quality, food manufacturers must employ the most advanced inspection technologies available in the market.
Boost Efficiency with Weidmüller PUSH IN Terminal Blocks
Weidmüller PUSH IN terminal blocks are engineered to deliver reliable and efficient electrical connections in compact installation environments.
TecSense TEC002 HSA headspace analyser
The TecHSA headspace analyser is used for the semiautomatic determination of O2,...
Wiedemann stainless steel floor drains
Australian supplier Ozflow is introducing German-engineered floor drains that are designed to...
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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foodpro 2026 now open for registrations
Returning to Melbourne with over 400 suppliers exhibiting food and beverage processing equipment...
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Afnor acquires HACCP Australia and HACCP International
French standards and certification body Afnor has announced the acquisition of the HACCP Group of...
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Packserv expands into the US with its packaging machinery
Packserv's Australian-made packaging machinery is now available in the United States thanks...
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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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Call for comment on a new source of 2′-FL in infant formula products
FSANZ is calling for comments on an application to permit 2′-fucosyllactose produced from a...
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Spicing up the festive season with Australian bushfood flavours
Spices unique to Australia could help to transform end-of-year special occasions by adding bold...
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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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What is permissible indulgence, and what does it mean for us in 2026?
Food scientists, formulators and food manufacturers are being asked to redefine indulgent food for modern consumers in 2026.
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Genetically modified purple tomato approved in Australia
The genetically modified Purple Bliss tomatoes have now received regulatory approvals in...
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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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Reimagined frozen foods on trend in next Cultivate program
Seedlab Australia has announced the next wave of FMCG businesses joining its 12th round of the...
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