Global food industry consumer trends in 2021
20 January, 2021Consumer marketing firm Mintel has released its report on consumer trends in the global food, drink and foodservice industries.
US dietary guidelines bittersweet on sugar intake
14 January, 2021The US Dietary Guideline released its first recommendations for infants, toddlers and breastfeeding women last week, but critics say the document falls short on sugar intake.
The pubs had no beer but Aussies didn't drink more at home
08 December, 2020New research from Monash University has revealed Australians did not 'get on the beers' at home during the nation's COVID-19 lockdowns despite the closure of licensed venues.
Food safety tips for pregnant women
03 December, 2020New research from New Zealand Food Safety provides pregnant women with more options and certainty about what they can safely eat with updated tips to avoid foodborne illness.
Cheese global market trends
02 December, 2020The emergence of vegan cheese products will play an instrumental role in the development of this market, observes Fortune Business Insights in its report.
Can cocoa make you smarter?
02 December, 2020The brains of healthy adults recovered faster from a mild vascular challenge and performed better on complex tests if the participants consumed cocoa flavanols beforehand, research has found.
Personalised nutrition: top F&B trend for 2021
26 November, 2020Tailored to Fit is one of Innova Market Insights' Top Trends for 2021, bringing personalised nutrition further into the spotlight.
Five food safety tips to prevent food poisoning
18 November, 2020The NSW Food Authority has urged local consumers to take food poisoning seriously as part of a push for Australian Food Safety Week.
Why people think pretty foods are healthier
11 November, 2020A University of Southern California study has explored whether attractive food might seem healthier to consumers.
Purple corn, purple corn
14 October, 2020Australian researchers are unlocking the benefits of purple sweet corn, which has high levels of specific phytonutrients.
Creating a splash: 3D printing of milk-based products
21 September, 2020Researchers have developed a method for 3D printing of milk-based products at room temperature, while maintaining their temperature-sensitive nutrients.
Curbing sugar cravings with gymnema sylvestre mint
04 August, 2020A study by Massey University has found that gymnema sylvestre mint, a plant compound, can suppress taste responses to sweet compounds and reduce sugar cravings.
Stingless bee honey is the bee's knees
27 July, 2020Researchers have found that native stingless bee honey contains a rare form of sugar with a lower glycaemic index (GI) than standard honey.
4 million Aussies self-diagnosing food allergies, study reveals
06 July, 2020Research has revealed that more than 4 million Australians are self-diagnosing food allergies and intolerances.
Effects of insect meal, microalgae on poultry meat quality
06 July, 2020Researchers have investigated whether alternative protein sources such as insect and microalgae alter meat quality when fed to chickens.
