Food design & research > Nutrition

Snackfood development: protein puffs that are easy to swallow

09 May, 2025

Cornell food scientists have developed a nutritious snack that is designed to be suitable for people with dysphagia and lactose intolerance.


Breaking the ice on consumer resistance to frozen foods

06 May, 2025

Concerns over health and freshness are keeping many shoppers from embracing frozen foods, a new UK study finds — which could be hard to fix.


GLP-1 weight loss drugs' effect on food and drink choices

11 April, 2025

A recent US study found that weight loss drugs lead to new food and drink consumption patterns, which could have implications for the food industry.


Seedlab Australia's Bootcamp 11 helps incubate the next wave of FMCGs

24 March, 2025

The program is helping its latest cohort of early-stage FMCG businesses tap into consumer trends with products such as functional beverages and performance-focused snacks.


Unlocking the potential of a new high-value edible oyster

24 January, 2025

James Cook University researchers are working with Food Agility CRC to develop Akoya oysters as an emerging premium food species.


The next dairy alternative: camel milk latte anyone?

24 January, 2025

Camel milk is emerging as a good alterative to traditional dairy due to its hypoallergenic qualities and potential for being healthier for the gut, research finds.


Cheesy goodness for plant-based alternatives

21 January, 2025

Food manufacturers are a step closer to replicating cheesy qualities in a healthy plant-based alternative thanks to new research on protein functionality and formulation.


A healthy diet helps the weighty battle with chronic pain

10 December, 2024

Research from the University of South Australia shows that adopting a healthy diet can reduce the severity of chronic pain.


Six plant-based foods with brain-boosting benefits

04 December, 2024

A new study by the University of Wollongong (UOW) has revealed why some plant-based foods have benefits beyond their nutritional value.


A vision of a food trend

04 October, 2024

Research at the University of Sydney tested the reactions of more than 600 people making food choices, with results potentially assisting food marketing and more.


Exploring the microbiome of the foods we eat

02 September, 2024

In order to improve foods and understand their impact on human health, researchers have used metagenomics to explore the diversity of microbiomes in over 2500 foods we eat.


Research shows why we should be going nuts for weight loss

24 June, 2024

A handful of nuts could be the next best thing when it comes to weight loss, according to research from the University of South Australia.


Qld mango farmers strike gold

21 June, 2024

A Queensland couple who changed careers from mining and media to become mango growers have been named Honey Gold Grower of the Year by Piñata Farms.


New Zealand Food Safety: changes for importers of frozen berries

13 May, 2024

New Zealand Food Safety has published a revised Food Notice for importers and food imported for sale in the country that will come into force 1 August.


CSIRO's protein powder creates added value from red meat

08 May, 2024

Protein balls and other nutritious snacks can be made using CSIRO's latest ingredient development — a protein powder created from red meat.


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