Severe Salmonella outbreaks predicted in Australia, researchers say
23 April, 2019Salmonella outbreaks are likely to become more severe in the future, according to a model developed by University of Sydney researchers.
Sizing up cucumbers
16 April, 2019Gene researchers have discovered the reason for fruit length variation in cucumbers, which could provide benefits for crop breeders of the future.
Health benefits of tomatoes linked to colour
25 March, 2019High levels of specific antioxidants are linked to particular tomato colours, meaning each tomato has its own health benefits, researchers have found.
Link between food allergies and multiple sclerosis
22 February, 2019Evidence has been found connecting food allergies (but not other allergies) and relapses of multiple sclerosis.
Ever heard of the food allergy FPIES?
06 February, 2019Most of us, including medical professionals, have never heard of FPIES and so this poorly understood food allergy is often misdiagnosed.
Drug-manufacturing chickens
30 January, 2019Tired of egg farming? Now you could put chicken expertise to a new use — drug manufacturing.
Fresh ideas in the Australian ginger industry
06 December, 2018The Australian ginger industry is going through a period of change, with a new AgriFutures panel chair and R&D investment focused on innovative agtech.
Aussie foodtech start-up raises $3m for US expansion
27 November, 2018PERKii has secured a total of $3 million in capital to launch the technology for its water and juice encapsulated probiotic drink in the US.
Better testing needed for 'gluten-free' food
13 November, 2018More frequent gluten testing may be needed in factories, after a study found almost 3% of manufactured foods labelled 'gluten-free' contained gluten.
One third of Aussies at risk of Listeria infection
13 November, 2018Knowledge about Listeria remains fairly limited despite the fact that one in three Australians are at risk of getting potentially fatal Listeria infection or live in a household with someone at risk.
FrieslandCampina Kievit develops fat powders for the savoury market
07 November, 2018There is a rising demand for more clean label products and creamy, indulgent foods, according to research from food and beverage manufacturer FrieslandCampina Kievit.
Boost for specialty ingredients in Asia–Pacific
28 September, 2018Ingredion has announced US$60 million of planned investments to grow its specialty food ingredients business in Asia–Pacific.
What does the allergy epidemic mean for food manufacturers?
12 September, 2018 by Miguel Campos, export sales manager, AdvantaFood allergies are a growing public health concern, and one that the food processing industry must respond to.
Fancy cheese from a 13th-century Egyptian tomb?
20 August, 2018The world's oldest cheese, which contained potentially deadly bacteria, was discovered in an Egyptian tomb that belonged to Ptahmes, mayor of Memphis.
Disease-causing yeast commonly used in food
23 July, 2018Different names are used for the same species of yeast, but one is used in the food and biotechnology industries while the other is known to cause infections.
