Food design & research

GLP-1 moments reshaping food and beverage innovation

28 October, 2026 | Supplied by: IFF

IFF's latest report provides a roadmap of 10 moments that could help manufacturers design products that appeal to consumers in the GLP-1 era.


Great taste is no longer enough for food product development

27 October, 2026 by Karsten Smet, CEO of ACI Group | Supplied by: ACI Group

In the age of outcome-led food innovations, many manufacturers are defining the product outcome, such as improving satiety, before determining a tasty formulation.


The good, the bad and the ugly food buying habits

20 October, 2026

A recent study with Charles Darwin University (CDU) examines how consumers' religiosity influences the purchase of 'ugly foods', or foods that are aesthetically imperfect but nutritious.


Six on the shelf: from frozen treats to smoothies & meal kits

14 October, 2026

Many of the new product developments hitting the shelf of late have been designed for specific dietary requirements as well as entertaining in the warmer days ahead.


Small changes for manufacturing healthier food

09 October, 2026

Research in the UK suggests that food and drink manufacturers could improve the sustainability and healthiness of their product portfolio with small changes.


Flavour-first technology for fruit development

02 October, 2026

A new flavour wheel tool developed by Queensland researchers will allow consumer taste preferences to guide the development of new fruit varieties.


2026 Melbourne Royal Australian Food Awards unveiled

01 October, 2026

Black garlic honey, fruity sourdough and salted walnut ice cream were some of the standouts from across Australia crowned at this year's awards.


Research study examines no-sugar sweetened soft drinks

30 September, 2026

A clinical study conducted by University of Liverpool compared non-nutritive sweetened beverages with water for weight management.


Charting a path forward for a microbial food industry

01 September, 2026

Shifting the focus from technologies to predictable regulation strategies is critical for a successful microbial food industry, according to KAIST researchers.


Australian dairy sector mixes up its premium protein selection

21 August, 2026 | Supplied by: Rabobank Australia

Australian milk protein supply has fallen approximately 30% since 2015, and this scarcity is reshaping the dairy product mix according to Rabobank research.


Casual hosting promotes convenient snack options: study

20 August, 2026

New research has provided a snapshot of changing consumer behaviour in Australia and the role FMCG brands play in modern entertaining.


Crushing economics: scaling up canola processing in Australia

18 August, 2026 | Supplied by: Rabobank Australia

Canola crushing expansion is often associated with growing demand for oils, but success could also depend on the canola meal market, according to a Rabobank report.


The added benefits of bacteria from the cheese-making process

18 August, 2026

The tiny microbes behind matured artisan cheese's big flavours may also bring unexpected benefits for the gut.


Coffee research program set to boost home-grown Aussie brews

06 August, 2026

The new $4m Australian Coffee Research Program will be running over the next five years to expand Australia's premium coffee industry.


What nutrients are in your milk?

05 August, 2026

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.


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