US FDA issues salt reduction targets for processed foods
14 October, 2021The US guidance provides voluntary salt reduction targets for food manufacturers across 163 categories of processed, packaged and prepared foods.
Researchers set to develop aMAIZEing organic corns
11 October, 2021Researchers are hoping to develop new kinds of corn that can be grown according to organic farming standards.
High steaks: cell-grown meat company inks partnerships
30 September, 2021The company, which grew its product in space in 2019, has signed deals with two of Asia's largest food companies in order to bring its steaks to market.
Food product launches: gin, dog yoghurt and more
23 September, 2021Folklore-inspired gin, healthy immune-boosting bars and plant-based infant formula are some of the products hitting shelves right now.
Case-in point: scientists develop plant-protein probiotic
21 September, 2021Canadian researchers are developing a plant-based fermented beverage with a nutritional quality comparable to casein, an animal protein found in milk.
Chips? Just what the doctor ordered
21 September, 2021It might soon be possible to take medicine via a plate of hot chips, thanks to a technology being developed at the University of Queensland.
Buzz-iness is good for bee-free honey start-up
21 September, 2021A Californian start-up that produces honey without any bees has seen interest from investors.
Brewing a high-tech coffee
21 September, 2021Researchers at VTT in Finland have produced lab-grown coffee that tastes and smells like the real deal.
Pulsing with life: government invests in Australian beans
13 September, 2021The Australian Government is investing in research to commercialise the production of plant-based protein sourced from Australian-grown pulses.
Sweet deal: native bee can make lucrative and healthy sugar
30 August, 2021A low GI sugar is produced in the gut of stingless bees and its production can be increased with a sucrose-rich diet.
Sniffing out the best plant-based burgers
25 August, 2021Some plant-based burgers smell like the real deal when they are cooking, though other products still have a long way to go, new research finds.
Latest new products: from vegan mac & cheese to Aussie peanut butter
20 August, 2021A look at the latest product launches hitting the shelves.
Winners in the F&B sector after tough year
17 August, 2021F&B giants such as Coca-Cola, Nestlé, Yili and Lindt emerged on top in the Brand Finance Food & Drink 2021 report after a tough year.
NZ pumpkin milk to hit shelves in Asia
16 August, 2021Made from NZ kabocha buttercup squash, the plant milk is now heading to Asia, thanks to a partnership between a Hawke's Bay company and the MPI.
Mushroom Grow Bags developed from sugarcane biomass
12 August, 2021Sunshine Sugar and Sustinent have developed Mushroom Grow Bags using sugarcane waste.
