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.
European beer under climate change threat
11 October, 2023A study has projected that European beer may have a bitter future as the producing regions may experience reductions in hops yield and hops acids through climate change.
Research: using viruses to protect sugar cane
09 October, 2023Insect-specific viruses are being investigated in a research project at The University of Queensland to protect Australia's $4 billion sugar industry.
Beer aroma study disproves long-held assumption
29 September, 2023A new beer study helps to gain a better understanding of how and why the beer aroma changes during storage and aging.
Survey says shelf life is important to consumers
29 September, 2023According to a recent survey conducted by Kerry, consumers are increasingly considering food shelf life due to their drive to reduce food waste.
From waste fruit seed to lactic acid for industrial food applications
29 August, 2023NTU Singapore scientists have developed a sustainable method to produce lactic acid, which could have applications in industrial food production.
Transforming dry meat alternatives with water
17 August, 2023Scientists at the University of Leeds are using one simple ingredient — water — to make plant proteins more meat-like and palatable.
How Australia's 'food detectives' track down outbreaks
16 August, 2023Whole genome sequencing (WGS) has emerged as a good tool for identifying the viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites that cause foodborne disease.
The buzz behind homegrown 'bee glue'
25 July, 2023Australian high-grade propolis, discovered in honeybee hives across the country, could generate a homegrown health industry with uses in the food sector.
Energy drink developed, tested and tasted by AI
25 July, 2023What was once only possible in sci-fi movies is now a reality — an energy drink entirely developed by AI, based on the instruction of Hell Energy.
Using AI to improve barramundi farming
17 July, 2023Research has found that computer simulations may be key to bringing aquaculture into line with genetic advances being made in land-based agriculture.
Sweetening medical tests with lollipops
12 July, 2023A lollipop might be a sweet reward after the doctor's office, but soon, it could also be used to make diagnostic testing less invasive and more enjoyable.
FLORA whips into cream category with its plant-based option
05 July, 2023Launched in Australia, the FLORA thickened plant cream made from lentils is designed to pour, whip and cook like dairy cream.
Central hub in Germany for alternative protein industry
04 July, 2023GEA's Food Application and Technology Center of Excellence in Germany has been inaugurated as a central hub for the alternative protein industry.
