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Scientists create artificial stomach to understand digestion

11 August, 2021

The scientists hope the findings could help in the effort to fight obesity and enhance drug absorption.


The science of scent for flavour in food

22 July, 2021 by Emily Caldwell, Ohio State News

Researchers study sense of smell to optimise food for consumption.


Insect industry has legs: CSIRO releases roadmap

03 May, 2021

Australia's national science agency, the CSIRO, has outlined a roadmap that shows how Australia could become a player in the billion-dollar global edible insect industry.


Fermented milk's potential to reduce hypertension

23 March, 2021

The research suggests that there is potential for the creation of tailor-made fermented milks to help reduce hypertension.


Plant-based confectionery predicted to grow this year

11 February, 2021

The plant-based food market is expected to grow beyond the core dairy and meat categories and make significant headway in the confectionery space.


APAC consumers drink less alcohol and more health products

21 January, 2021

New research has found people in the Asia–Pacific region consume less alcohol and more health products.


Study: Households with children buy more higher-fat milk

21 January, 2021

New research suggests households with children purchase larger quantities of and higher-fat fluid milk compared to households without children.


Global food industry consumer trends in 2021

20 January, 2021

Consumer 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, 2021

The 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, 2020

New 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, 2020

New 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, 2020

The 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, 2020

The 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, 2020

Tailored 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, 2020

The NSW Food Authority has urged local consumers to take food poisoning seriously as part of a push for Australian Food Safety Week.


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