Long live the fat cells
25 February, 2016Cells with higher fat content outlive lean cells, according to a new study.
Food industry accused of playing dirty in battle over salt
24 February, 2016A leading health researcher has taken aim at the food industry, accusing it of using the "subversive tactics pioneered by the tobacco and alcohol industries" to prevent mandated control of salt in foodstuffs.
Climate change increases risk of 'food shocks'
17 February, 2016Extreme weather events that affect the food system are increasingly likely to occur, resulting in 'food shocks' that wreak havoc on food markets, commodity exports and families around the world.
Taking the allergen out of the peanut
04 February, 2016Researchers from China have found that seed germination could reduce the allergen level in peanuts.
Who is dying of foodborne disease?
28 January, 2016Every year one person in 10 will become ill after eating contaminated food and, across the globe, 420,000 will die as a result.
Mini sensors open a new world of product information
12 January, 2016Consumers could soon be carrying miniature sensors in their smartphones that can analyse the freshness of fruit and vegetables in the supermarket.
More than 15 million US children are going hungry
03 December, 2015For the first time, US paediatricians have been advised to screen all children for food insecurity, as data shows that more than 15 million US children are living in households struggling with hunger.
Worm-fighting technology could revolutionise subsistence farming
03 December, 2015A new antiparasitic technology has the potential to significantly reduce crop losses in the developing world, boosting the incomes of subsistence farmers.
Drought-proofing Qld's crops
27 November, 2015Sorghum is set to remain Queensland's top crop as climate forecasts suggest temperatures will rise and rainfall decrease across the state.
G20 provides US$20m in funding for wheat research
16 November, 2015ANU researchers will share in US$20 million in funding to be provided by the G20 to strengthen global food security by making more energy-efficient wheat.
Eating slowly makes food taste better
16 November, 2015Using a 3D-printed model of the human airway to study the process of taste, researchers have found that eating more slowly will actually make food taste better.
FAO and Mars to collaborate on global food safety
12 November, 2015Mars Incorporated has joined forces with the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations to improve food safety and quality along the food chain, particularly in developing countries.
Nutrition labelling study uses smartphone app
05 November, 2015A study on nutrition labelling using smartphones is underway in New Zealand.
Vegetarian steak
05 November, 2015Becoming vegetarian may not mean giving up 'meat', with news that a high-quality meat replacer, based on legumes, could be available in the future.
Melbourne researchers discover 'sensor' protein that could fight obesity and diabetes
02 November, 2015A discovery by Melbourne researchers could play a major role in the fight against obesity and type 2 diabetes.
