Wine industry event to be hosted online in October
28 September, 2020A free event that will showcase emerging technology and research about the wine sector will be held online on 28 October.
Magic milk: Monash University infant formula research
04 September, 2020A study has shown that infant formulas can be designed to enhance antimalarial drug delivery.
Study reveals best label for seafood grown from cells
04 August, 2020A study by Rutgers University has determined the best term to use for seafood made from the cells of fish or shellfish, grown for commercial sale.
We all scream for musical ice cream
20 July, 2020Ice cream that plays music while we're eating — could this be the future for our favourite frozen treat?
Aussie research could boost crop production
15 July, 2020Research conducted by scientists at the Australian National University could lead to improvements in crop production, by ramping up photosynthesis.
The kokumi effect
02 July, 2020Chanterelle mushrooms lend a unique taste to savoury dishes, known as the kokumi effect. Researchers have developed a method to determine how this effect is achieved.
Consumers just like beer, regardless of bitterness source
01 July, 2020A study could help in quality assurance at breweries, as it found beer consumers could be more forgiving than previously believed when it comes to bitterness.
Farmers can now grow food-grade wheatgrass
01 July, 2020A food-grade wheatgrass variety called MN-Clearwater has been released for public use. The variety can provide new flavours for food products.
Food additive in desserts alters gut microbiota in mice
30 June, 2020Research from the University of Massachusetts Amherst suggests that the food additive titanium dioxide, also known as E171, can disrupt the gut microbiome.
Study reveals which substances make coffee bitter
22 June, 2020Researchers have provided new insights into the molecular interaction between five bitter compounds in coffee and bitter receptors.
US study: 82% of avocado oil either rancid or adulterated
22 June, 2020A study of commercial avocado oil quality and purity has found that the majority of avocado oil sold in the US is of poor quality, mislabelled or adulterated.
Plant geneticists unmask hidden mutations in tomatoes
18 June, 2020Researchers have identified long-concealed mutations within the genomes of 100 different types of tomato, which could guide efforts to tweak modern tomatoes.
Improving the fat taste in plant-based meat
17 June, 2020Motif Foodworks has announced a partnership with Dr Alejandro Marangoni at the University of Guelph to improve fat performance in plant-based foods.
On the shelf: Monday Distillery goes dry before July
05 June, 2020The Australian owned and operated Monday Distillery has introduced a non-alcoholic, sugar-free premade drink range in time for 'Dry July'.
Plant-based diet choices for Australians are no longer a fad
02 June, 2020 by Pascal Chaneliere, Bakers Maison Managing DirectorPlant-based eating is only set to continue its rise in popularity and the industry needs to adapt to the needs of thoughtful and mindful consumers.