Food design & research

Collaboration to identify natural, marine-derived food preservatives

26 October, 2010

Aquapharm Biodiscovery has announced it has signed a research agreement with Leatherhead Food Research to identify novel functional extracts with broad-spectrum, anti-microbial activity using Aquapharm’s extensive collection of marine microorganisms.


Endurance performance improving beverages

21 October, 2010

Low kJ beverages with added protein are claimed to improve endurance times in cyclists more than higher energy drinks.


Sans cans

06 October, 2010

A revolutionary thermal processing technology using 915 MHz microwave energy has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).


Salt-tolerant rice offers hope for global food supply

14 September, 2010

A team of scientists at the Australian Centre for Plant Functional Genomics has successfully used genetic modification (GM) to improve the salt tolerance of rice, offering hope for improved rice production around the world.


Carbohydrate claims can mislead consumers

08 September, 2010

Some consumers are misinterpreting low carbohydrate claims on food packaging and assuming health benefits and weight loss qualities beyond the nutrition facts.


Carbohydrate claims can mislead consumers

08 September, 2010

Front-of-pack nutrition claims seem to be misinterpreted by consumers, who give more credence to the claims than is warranted.


Talented bacteria make food poisoning unpredictable

08 September, 2010

By understanding the role of the food matrix, researchers may be able to explain why consuming Listeria in one food may be quite safe, while eating the same amount in another food might be lethal.


No health risk from BPA in packaging

02 September, 2010

Food regulators have found no major health risks associated with the use of Bisphenol A (BPA) in food packaging and closures according to the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC).


Food with added anthrax protection

31 August, 2010

An antibacterial enzyme found in human tears and other body fluids could be applied to certain foods for protection against intentional contamination with anthrax.


Woolworths South Africa’s house brand redesign project

24 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Frost* Australia

Woolworths South Africa has begun rolling out its Essentials range of supermarket items, the first phase of a complete packaging overhaul being undertaken across all lines within the retailer’s portfolio of house brands. The mammoth task is being overseen by the company’s recently appointed Creative Director, Vince Frost.


Delaying fat digestion to curb appetite

23 August, 2010

Scientists have been experimenting with using protein layers to stabilise emulsions and delay fat digestion until the fatty acids reach the ileum where their presence stimulates satiety-inducing hormones.


Full-fat dairy not responsible for heart attack deaths

05 August, 2010

A new Australian study has found that eating full-fat dairy may reduce the risk of cardiovascular-related death.


Germans to help with new food zapping process

05 August, 2010

A collaborative agreement between CSIRO and two German organisations is providing Australian food companies with access to a processing technology which uses low-energy electron beams rather than heat or chemicals to decontaminate food.


Fluorescent contamination markers for meat

04 August, 2010

A chlorophyll-based marker in animal feed that fluoresces under UV light may be used to identify contamination of meat, chicken and eggs.


Resveratrol found to suppress inflammation, free radicals

03 August, 2010

As well as having anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, resveratrol also appears to suppress inflammation in humans, based on results from the first prospective human trial of the extract.


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