Food design & research > Nutrition

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.


Gut bacteria discovery in infants

15 November, 2022

Nestlé scientists have discovered a gut bacteria prevalent in the transition from infancy to early childhood that could help with the development of future products.


Popcorn: a microbiome-boosting superfood in disguise

15 November, 2022

A University of Nebraska-Lincoln research team has bred new varieties of popcorn to outperform other kernels in nutritional value and taste.


Drying and evaporation technology for plant-based products

04 October, 2022 by Jim McMahon

Changing market demands are driving food processors towards developing plant-based proteins that require drying and evaporation process technologies.


Nestlé develops new product from animal-free dairy proteins

13 September, 2022

The Nestlé R&D team in Switzerland has explored new technologies to develop an alternative milk made with animal-free protein from Perfect Day, which is being piloted in the US.


Nuts less energy-dense than previously thought

16 August, 2022

Australian research has found nuts may provide up to 26% less kilojoules than previously thought, with potential implications for food labelling laws.


Flipping attitudes to processed foods with science

15 August, 2022

Research at Charles Sturt University has shattered the misconception that all processed food is bad for you.


Researchers develop 'apeeling' banana flour cookies

12 August, 2022

Researchers have used banana peel flour (BPF) to increase the level of nutrition in cookies without compromising their flavour.


Scientists develop healthy gummies

26 July, 2022

Researchers have made sweet gummies and spreads from canola oil that are full of healthy fats and could be used for a nutritional boost in manufactured foods.


  • All content Copyright © 2025 Westwick-Farrow Pty Ltd