Which beverage has more umami potential?
03 February, 2021A new study has sought to find which fermented beverage has the most umami flavour — wine, champagne, beer or sake.
New way to authenticate coffee beans discovered
27 January, 2021Researchers spill the beans on what exactly is going in your morning cup of coffee.
Flavoursome lab-grown meat sheets developed
25 January, 2021 by Wade HemsworthResearchers have developed 'sheets' of cultivated meat in the lab that stack up well against their natural counterparts.
FSANZ calls for comment on genetically modified canola
20 January, 2021Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has called for comment on an application to allow food from a genetically modified (GM) canola.
Aussie company unveils plant-based infant formula
18 January, 2021Sprout Organic's range has formula for infants 0–6 months, a follow-on mixture for babies 6–12 months and a product for toddlers aged more than a year.
Ben & Jerry's unveils new Doggie Desserts
14 January, 2021US ice cream company Ben & Jerry's has unveiled two new flavours designed exclusively for canines.
Aussie company produces exotic meat from cells
12 January, 2021The company can cultivate exotic meat such as kangaroo, alpaca and water buffalo, without killing any animals.
Probiotic coffee and tea developed
12 January, 2021Researchers have created new probiotic coffee and tea drinks that are packed with gut-friendly live probiotics.
Tim Tam introduces new range of local flavours
11 January, 2021Arnott's has unveiled its new range of Tim Tam chocolate biscuits with local ingredients sourced from some of Australia's premium produce regions.
Who is better at discerning bitter tastes?
07 January, 2021Women can generally taste bitter flavours better than men, but now researchers have found that ethnicity may also play a role in the sensitivity of the tongue to bitter food.
DuPont invests in future food innovation program
16 December, 2020DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences has announced it will partner with global innovation platform Plug and Play's Food & Beverage program to accelerate its open innovation strategy.
Young consumers want food backstory from producers
16 December, 2020Students and young people want to know more about food producers and their ethos, according to new research.
Pretty fly for a hamburger
15 December, 2020The larvae of a waste-eating fly could become a new alternative protein source for humans, according to a University of Queensland scientist.
Anuga FoodTec postponed to April 2022 due to pandemic
15 December, 2020Anuga FoodTec will not go ahead next year because of the pandemic and the associated travel and event restrictions.
Unforgettable news for wine and cheese lovers
15 December, 2020Foods such as wine and cheese may have a direct impact on our cognitive ability in our later years, according to research.
