Australian Government seeking consultation on food marketing
06 February, 2024The Australian Government is investing in a feasibility study to examine the landscape of unhealthy food marketing to children and is currently seeking feedback.
Research: How common preservatives affect gut health
06 February, 2024New research has found that a common class of antibiotics used as a food preservative has potent effects both against pathogens and on gut bacteria.
Using plant protein for cultivated meat with improved texture
01 February, 2024Researchers have found that a non-allergenic wheat protein could be used to grow cells for cultivated meat with meat-like textures.
Making plant-based meat alternatives tastier
16 January, 2024IFF has collaborated with Unilever and Wageningen University & Research (WUR) to address flavour challenges in plant-based meat alternatives.
Using chemical signature to identify wine
09 January, 2024By applying AI tools to existing data, researchers have successfully identified the chemical mark of red wines from seven major estates in the Bordeaux region.
A new brew with potential — lab-grown coffee
20 December, 2023A study found that some of the comforting aromas and tastes of a conventional cup of coffee could be reproduced by roasting and brewing coffee cell cultures, but more work is needed.
Stop the rot: blueberry research in the US
07 December, 2023A US scientist is working on ways to prevent blueberry rot and improve the quality of the fruit while limiting their loss before, during and after harvest.
Are ultra-processed foods preferred to less processed foods?
28 November, 2023A University of Bristol study has found some interesting results about the taste perception of ultra-processed foods compared to less processed foods.
Using science to create The Unforgettable Cake
22 November, 2023A brain-friendly cake concept has been designed with the help of scientific experts and a chef to help raise awareness of cognitive decline in older Australians.
NZ Food Safety seeking feedback on Total Diet Study approach
17 November, 2023NZ Food Safety is seeking feedback on the proposed chemicals, key foods list and the overall proposed approach for the 2024 NZTDS.
Ancient Aboriginal foodways could impact future food
14 November, 2023A UQ-led research team has said that better understanding of ancient Indigenous food production systems may be the key to a more sustainable food future.
$1.5m initiative to tackle citrus virus
07 November, 2023Scientists are developing a vaccine-like solution to help Aussie citrus growers combat citrus tristeza virus (CTV), a challenge for the local citrus industry.
Carbon-negative edible mushroom production system being developed
19 October, 2023University of Stirling scientists have led a project to develop a carbon-negative food source by growing edible mushrooms alongside trees.
Could climate shifts improve wine vintages?
13 October, 2023Quantitative analysis of around 50 years of wine critique data has determined that warm summers and wet winters could yield better wine vintages.
Scientists develop sensor to detect honey adulteration
11 October, 2023A low-cost microwave planar resonator sensor has been developed to reveal the sticky truth: if honey has any hidden additives, such as water.
