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.
Australian native tea plans to go global
01 June, 2020An Australian lemon myrtle grower plans to expand into the international tea market with its caffeine-free citrus tea that tastes and smells like the Australian bush.
Scientists closer to developing heat-tolerant wheat
14 May, 2020Researchers have found a way to control the molecular machinery of photosynthesis in wheat, which could help build heat-tolerant crops that grow at 35°C.
Aussie breakthrough: fast Salmonella testing
29 April, 2020Scientists have developed new DNA tests that can quickly detect Salmonella bacteria, potentially helping to pinpoint the source of food poisoning outbreaks.
Good news for the wheat sensitive among us
27 April, 2020Researchers have analysed the proteins that cause wheat sensitivity, and are developing tests that will help the production of low-allergen wheat varieties.
Climate change could shrink fish sizes
08 April, 2020Researchers studying the effects of climate change have found that the global warming of oceans could make some fish shrink in size, and affect complex food webs.
Glug, glug, glug: what makes bottles empty faster?
08 April, 2020Researchers studied bubble physics to determine what influences bottle emptying time; the results may have applications for the beverage industry.
Cold-brew vs hot-brew coffee: what's the difference?
06 April, 2020Researchers have studied the health benefits of hot- and cold-brew coffee, and how they can change depending on the roast and temperature of the brew.
Trials begin for "golden goose" of salt-tolerant wheat
03 April, 2020A new strain of salt-tolerant bread wheat with genes that can be traced back to wild relatives will begin field trials in Australia this year.
FSANZ calling for comment on new genetically modified corn
26 March, 2020Food Standards Australia New Zealand is requesting feedback on an application to allow food from a genetically modified corn line in the Food Standards Code.
Technology could help to reduce salt in processed food
06 March, 2020A new processing technology from the US could make it possible to reduce sodium in processed food while maintaining safety and tastiness.
