Talk from the top with Dr Jayani Chandrapala
14 July, 2025In this article, we talk to the Head of the new Department of Food Technology and Nutrition at RMIT University.
Charles Sturt scientist contributes to UN food safety panel
30 June, 2025The parasitology and food safety scientist contributed to the UN expert panel working on foodborne parasites, which cause around 30% of foodborne illnesses worldwide.
Six on the shelf: from frozen snacks to GF treats
17 June, 2025From on-the-go frozen snacks to ready-meals and gluten-free treats, here is a selection of six recent food products hitting the shelves in June
Beefing up the flavour of cultured meat
10 June, 2025Scientist working towards perfecting the taste of lab-grown 'cultured' meat are a step closer to the real 'beefy' flavour thanks to their work with amino acids.
Scientists refine the classification system for processed foods
04 June, 2025Recognising that food classified as 'ultra-processed' can also be healthy, WISEcode has refined classification to focus more on food ingredients.
Drinking coffee linked with healthy aging in women
03 June, 2025A study has found women who consumed caffeinated coffee in midlife are more likely to exhibit healthy aging.
Diversifying Western Australia's apple industry with juicy new products
26 May, 2025The Cook government is helping WA's apple industry to diversify and add value with products developed at its Sustainable Innovative Food Technologies (SIFT) Centre.
Cargill reveals the latest protein trends in the US
21 May, 2025 | Supplied by: Cargill Australia61% of Americans increased their protein intake in 2024, according to the findings from Cargill's 2025 Protein Profile.
Six on the shelf: from air-fryer meals to Dubai-style chocolate
19 May, 2025Cooking trends and social media sensations are having an influence on some of the new food product developments hitting the shelves in Australia and New Zealand.
Nestlé dives deeper into biotech and creates new centre
15 May, 2025Nestlé is strengthening its R&D expertise in biotechnology and creating a new centre for deep tech.
Snackfood development: protein puffs that are easy to swallow
09 May, 2025Cornell food scientists have developed a nutritious snack that is designed to be suitable for people with dysphagia and lactose intolerance.
Breaking the ice on consumer resistance to frozen foods
06 May, 2025Concerns over health and freshness are keeping many shoppers from embracing frozen foods, a new UK study finds — which could be hard to fix.
FLORA awarded 2025 Innovation Excellence Award from Canstar Blue
02 May, 2025Plant based margarine FLORA has been awarded a 2025 Canstar Blue Innovation Excellence Award.
Testing a healthier, less gassy cattle feed
28 April, 2025Researchers are exploring a new type of cattle feed that could help to reduce levels of dairy methane gas, as well as allowing dairy cows to use nutrients more efficiently.
Non-alcoholic beer yeasts evaluated for fermentation activity
23 April, 2025Researchers have explored nearly a dozen non-traditional yeast strains to find out which ones could brew the best non-alcoholic beers for a growing market.
