Kyushu University researchers have developed a 'self-healing' packaging film that detects food spoilage in real time and also helps to extend shelf life of the packaged food. [ + ]

University of British Columbia researchers have developed an edible, seaweed-derived coating designed to keep strawberries fresh at room temperature. [ + ]

A US study has revealed that the nutrients contained in milk may vary from the label depending on the time of year, the cow's diet and the production method used. [ + ]

In this opinion article, Schneider Electric outlines how electrification could provide a viable alternative for much of the sector's process heat needs. [ + ]

If there's one thing the recent attention on Country of Origin claims has reminded the food industry, it's this: compliance is becoming more visible, more scrutinised and more important than ever. [ + ]

Manufacturers today face a consumer who wants cleaner labels, better taste, higher protein content, and a product that feels familiar rather than functional. [ + ]

Adding a new production line for snack food requires more than just installing new processing equipment. [ + ]

Researchers used cellulose derived from fermented coconut water to develop strong multilayered films designed to help preserve food quality. [ + ]

The laser technique developed by researchers at Adelaide University and the University of St Andrews spots toxic methanol in alcoholic spirits without opening the bottle. [ + ]

The next chapter of Made in Australia will be defined not just by where products are made, but by how intelligently they are managed. [ + ]

From fruity protein bars to Mediterranean-flavoured dips and Japanese tea-flavoured chocolate, here's a selection of some of the latest food product developments. [ + ]

The protein-rich food trend is both commercially attractive and operationally demanding, with equipment required to handle a diverse range of powder ingredients. [ + ]

Specialist ingredient distributor ACI Group says demand for protein is placing significant pressure on global ingredient markets, driving up whey protein costs. [ + ]

A spread reformulated for kids, together with indigenous-inspired baked goods, award-winning dips and other reimagined food products, have been hitting the supermarket shelves. [ + ]

The global winners of the inaugural SAVE FOOD Initiative global award competition were announced at interpack. [ + ]