New rules for caffeinated products
04 May, 2026Food Ministers have agreed to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to introduce new requirements for the retail sale of caffeine and guarana extract as a food.
Olympic showcase of distinctively local produce set for 2032
30 April, 2026'Feeding the Brisbane 2032 Games' white paper details how this event could showcase local produce and provide a lasting legacy for how food is produced and distributed in Australia.
Nestlé partners on nutrition research targeted for women's health
22 April, 2026Nestlé and NTU Singapore launched a research partnership designed to advance science-based nutritional solutions that support women's health and longevity.
Boosting food security ahead of the 2032 Summer Olympics
21 April, 2026A new report from CSIRO is calling for a region-wide approach across South East Queensland to boost food security ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Seedlab Australia's Bootcamp reveals a shift to family-first food
08 April, 2026From functional lunchbox snacks to multi-allergen-safe solutions, the latest round of cohorts in Bootcamp 13 have highlighted a shifting trend in food product development.
Does cultured beef have fewer allergens?
19 February, 2026A recent food safety study compared the potential allergen hazards in cultured beef cells with a regular steak.
Natto your average Japanese superfood
11 February, 2026Scientists are analysing the supersulfide content of Natto, a Japanese food made from soybeans fermented with the Bacillus subtilis var. natto microorganism.
What is permissible indulgence, and what does it mean for us in 2026?
06 February, 2026 by Greg Holgate, Business Development Manager (Pharma) at ACI GroupFood scientists, formulators and food manufacturers are being asked to redefine indulgent food for modern consumers in 2026.
New Wave Biotech and CPI partner to tackle lipid extraction challenges
13 October, 2025New Wave Biotech has partnered with CPI to apply hybrid AI-powered downstream processes simulation to lipid extraction challenges.
AFGC commits to supporting healthier lifestyles
09 September, 2025The Australian Food and Grocery Council has welcomed the release of the ABS's latest National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey.
FCR image bank provides precise food cue feedback
09 September, 2025GMU's Food Cue Reactivity image bank update produces more accurate and consistent food-related brain response research.
Aust and NZ baby food nutritional claims unfounded: study
08 September, 2025New research has shown that baby foods often feature misleading claims aimed at convincing parents the products are a healthy choice.
Plant-based diets linked to reduced risk of chronic disease
27 August, 2025A large-scale European study has found that a plant-based diet is associated with reduced risk of multimorbidity of cancer and cardiometabolic diseases.
High-protein jelly pudding wins medal
11 August, 2025Chulalongkorn University's jelly pudding innovation won a bronze medal at the 50th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, held in Switzerland.
Six on the shelf: from high-protein milk to bubbles in space
04 August, 2025Some of the latest products hitting the shelves are designed with added functional ingredients, while others are just for sheer indulgence.
