Winter crop production to rise
11 June, 2020The prospect of above-average rainfall in July has boosted winter crop production forecasts, with ABARES predicting a 53% increase in winter crop production.
Findings from romaine lettuce E. coli investigation in US
25 May, 2020The FDA has released findings of an investigation into three US outbreaks of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses that occurred last year, all tied to romaine lettuce.
Technologies that could transform our food systems
21 May, 2020A variety of promising, ready or near-ready technologies that could transform global food systems have been identified in a new study.
Food for thought: Food and Beverage Industry eBook
22 April, 2020How to improve food and beverage manufacturing through actionable data.
The perfect freeze
06 November, 2019Clarence Birdseye invented the quick-freezing method in 1924, which is still used today. But what are some of the current challenges for the frozen food industry?
3D printing of chocolate, a new approach
22 October, 2019Researchers in Singapore have developed a new approach for the 3D printing of chocolate using cold extrusion instead of the conventional hot-melt extrusion method.
Hygienic Engineering Design Group branches out to Australia
11 October, 2019Australia has joined the European Hygienic Engineering Design Group (EHEDG) to help provide greater access to the group’s benefits for the local food manufacturing sector.
Today's wheat no worse for allergies
01 July, 2019Research conducted at Charles Sturt University has shown that, despite popular belief, early varieties of wheat were no less allergenic than the varieties grown in Australia today.
Laying the foundations for future flu-resistant chooks
12 June, 2019Gene editing has been used to stop the spread of bird flu virus in chicken cells grown in the lab and this could lead to producing disease-resistant chickens.
African swine fever vaccine to protect wild boar
10 May, 2019A vaccine delivered to wild boar in their food can immunise them against African swine fever, and this immunity may be able to be passed on to others, researchers suggest.
From Adaptive Eggs to Bee Innovative, Aussie tech revealed
02 May, 2019 by Carolyn JacksonOn-the-spot lactose testing and point-of-lay egg sorting are two of the nine latest technologies revealed by a CSIRO-powered research accelerator.
Food shock increasing globally, say researchers
30 January, 2019The increasing number of 'food shocks' — sudden losses in food production — caused by extreme weather, overfishing and geopolitical crises pose significant threats to global food security.
WSU invests $5m into food security research
05 December, 2018Western Sydney University will collaborate with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research and 13 state agricultural universities on research to address global issues of food security.
Turning vegan for the environment
22 October, 2018A study analysed food production, consumption and the resulting CO2 emissions in 130 countries, and urged more people to adopt plant-based diets.
Cornell releases high-yield berry varieties
11 September, 2018Cornell's berry breeding program is releasing the Crimson Treasure raspberry and the Dickens strawberry varieties which produce large fruits with vibrant colours.
