Scientists refine the classification system for processed foods
04 June, 2025Recognising that food classified as 'ultra-processed' can also be healthy, WISEcode has refined classification to focus more on food ingredients.
Diversifying Western Australia's apple industry with juicy new products
26 May, 2025The Cook government is helping WA's apple industry to diversify and add value with products developed at its Sustainable Innovative Food Technologies (SIFT) Centre.
Nestlé dives deeper into biotech and creates new centre
15 May, 2025Nestlé is strengthening its R&D expertise in biotechnology and creating a new centre for deep tech.
Kerry opens taste manufacturing facility in Rwanda
22 April, 2025Kerry is expanding in East Africa, opening a taste manufacturing facility in Rwanda to support local food and beverage manufacturers.
Next-gen nuggets using chunky cultured chicken
22 April, 2025In the future we could be eating lab-grown 'chicky nuggs' as researchers create bite-sized cultured chicken with a meaty texture using a special bioreactor.
TAFE NSW students urge women to take up careers in STEM
11 February, 2025On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, two TAFE NSW students explain how their passion for food has led them to pursue a career in STEM.
Murdoch Uni's Food Centre enrolments have exceeded expectations
31 January, 2025Murdoch University's Food Centre in Nambeelup, WA, has now achieved campus status, with a good number of enrolments.
Mimicking meat: texture science for plant-based meats
20 November, 2024Stanford engineers are developing an approach to food texture testing that could pave the way for faux meat that wins over meat eaters.
AFGC's response to the ACCC's supermarket inquiry
06 November, 2024The AFGC is raising concerns on cost pressures on the food manufacturing industry in its response to the ACCC's Interim Report.
Industry-level life cycle assessment of Australian avocado production
16 October, 2024Hort Innovation has partnered with Lifecycles to understand the environmental footprint of Australian avocados, by conducting an environmental life cycle assessment (LCA).
Using AI algorithm to improve strawberry disease detection
03 September, 2024Scientists have developed an AI system that uses an algorithm and high-resolution images to detect leaf wetness and maximise strawberry yields.
AFGC releases its latest State of the Industry report
21 August, 2024The Australian Food and Grocery Council has called for the govt to include its sector in the Future Made in Australia policy following the release of its industry report.
Inquiry continues to examine food & beverage consumption in Aust
06 August, 2024The House Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Resources will hear from a range of stakeholders, including a group working to improve diets in Australia.
Spill the Tea: school comp inspires real-world campaign
30 July, 2024Three high schoolers are set to star in a 'Spill the Tea' campaign for a tea company after impressing with their real-world marketing ideas.
CSIRO initiative to help SMEs develop food & beverage ideas
29 July, 2024SMEs in the food industry can now apply to CSIRO's online learning program, which is designed to help them develop their ideas for food innovation and technology.
