New rules for caffeinated products
04 May, 2026Food Ministers have agreed to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to introduce new requirements for the retail sale of caffeine and guarana extract as a food.
Australian National Campylobacter Action Plan, call to register interest
04 May, 2026The action plan being developed to address the leading cause of bacterial foodborne illness in Australia, is calling for stakeholders to register their interest.
Olympic showcase of distinctively local produce set for 2032
30 April, 2026'Feeding the Brisbane 2032 Games' white paper details how this event could showcase local produce and provide a lasting legacy for how food is produced and distributed in Australia.
Nestlé partners on nutrition research targeted for women's health
22 April, 2026Nestlé and NTU Singapore launched a research partnership designed to advance science-based nutritional solutions that support women's health and longevity.
Boosting food security ahead of the 2032 Summer Olympics
21 April, 2026A new report from CSIRO is calling for a region-wide approach across South East Queensland to boost food security ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Seedlab Australia's Bootcamp reveals a shift to family-first food
08 April, 2026From functional lunchbox snacks to multi-allergen-safe solutions, the latest round of cohorts in Bootcamp 13 have highlighted a shifting trend in food product development.
Low-methane Angus beef on the shelves at Foodland in SA
26 March, 2026South Australian-based CH4 Global has closed the production loop on methane-reduced Angus beef, which is hitting the supermarket shelves in SA.
Hatching a market for a giant Aussie prawn
18 March, 2026A successful custom-built hatchery at University of the Sunshine Coast has laid the foundation for an aquaculture collaboration for the meaty prawns.
AFGC reviews progress on food and grocery manufacturing targets
26 February, 2026In its latest food and grocery manufacturing sector report, AFGC reflects on the sector's strong foundational success and the uphill climb needed to achieve its 2030 growth goals.
Does cultured beef have fewer allergens?
19 February, 2026A recent food safety study compared the potential allergen hazards in cultured beef cells with a regular steak.
$15m AI space project to help boost Australian agriculture
18 February, 2026The Australasian Space Innovation Institute is developing an AI-enabled geospatial national digital twin that uses climate data to support the local agriculture sector.
Barry Callebaut opens chocolate innovation centre in Singapore
11 February, 2026The Callebaut Global Innovation Center is helping to advance the future of chocolate and cocoa using AI and advanced innovation.
Natto your average Japanese superfood
11 February, 2026Scientists are analysing the supersulfide content of Natto, a Japanese food made from soybeans fermented with the Bacillus subtilis var. natto microorganism.
What is permissible indulgence, and what does it mean for us in 2026?
06 February, 2026 by Greg Holgate, Business Development Manager (Pharma) at ACI GroupFood scientists, formulators and food manufacturers are being asked to redefine indulgent food for modern consumers in 2026.
Genetically modified purple tomato approved in Australia
28 January, 2026The genetically modified Purple Bliss tomatoes have now received regulatory approvals in Australia, so will soon be available for consumers.
