Food design & research > Nutrition

Could fruit flies help with personalised nutrition?

24 August, 2023

Personalised nutrition has long been considered a futuristic way of thinking, so how could fruit fly research help get it closer to reality?


Research: Dairy milk may be critical to global nutrition

28 June, 2023

Despite its environmental trade-offs, researchers have found that dairy milk may be a critical, low-energy source of vitamins and minerals.


Aussie yams in the spotlight

28 June, 2023

Research from the University of Queensland has put a spotlight on Aussie yams, which may soon be cultivated for their potential nutritonal value.


Fonterra announces first nutrition science investment

13 June, 2023

Following the creation of a dedicated nutrition science branch within the Co-op, Fonterra has announced an investment in US-based company Pendulum.


Plant-based yoghurt vs dairy yoghurt — nutrition study

08 June, 2023

In a comparison of plant-based vs dairy yoghurts, almond milk yoghurt came out on top in terms of nutritional density but a hybrid product could have potential.


The rise of sourdough: is it the heathiest bread?

07 June, 2023

In recent years, sourdough bread has gained popularity as a health food; however, researchers have found it may not be healhiest choice, unless it's wholegrain.


The conundrum of plant-based alternatives

30 May, 2023

Australian food scientist Dr Hazel Mactavish-West believes many plant-based alternatives are failing to deliver on taste, promise, price and nutrition.


Plastics pervasive across entire food chain

23 May, 2023

A study led by CSIRO has found that micro and nanoplastics are pervasive in our food supply and may be affecting food safety and security on a global scale.


Gut microbiome research funding recipients announced

17 May, 2023

Danone North America has selected this year's recipients of the 2022–2023 Annual Gut Microbiome, Yogurt and Probiotic Fellowship Program.


Research: Defining junk food

02 May, 2023

An analysis of food policies by researchers has aimed to define 'junk food' and determine which foods should be subject to health-related policies.


How do fermented foods affect brain function?

19 April, 2023

Fermented foods contain various brain messengers, such as seratonin, affecting moods and potentially leading to short- and long-term effects on the brain.


How close to reality is 3D-printed food?

22 March, 2023

Columbia engineers look at the benefits and drawbacks of 3D-printed food technology and how our kitchens could look in the software-controlled future.


Deer milk may improve health, trial shows

08 March, 2023

A New Zealand clinical trial has found regularly consuming Pāmu Deer Milk may improve the health of women aged 65 and above.


Could eating seaweed help the planet?

07 February, 2023

A University of Queensland-led study shows that seaweed could provide a possible solution for food security, biodiversity loss and climate change challenges.


Getting the right formula for front-of-pack nutrition labels

08 December, 2022

Kerry has launched a tool designed to help manufacturers optimise the nutritional profile of products while being aware of the various front-of-pack regulations.


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