Food design & research

CitrusWatch: citrus disease surveillance program launched

19 January, 2022

The program will see surveillance against citrus pathogens cast wide across Australia in a bid to ensure that the industry is protected against disease threats.


The nutritional upside of eating insects

17 January, 2022

Scientists have analysed insect proteins to understand their composition and how best to integrate them into Western diets.


Researchers develop smart robotic navigation algorithms

12 January, 2022

The algorithms might see robots moving quickly and efficiently through complex environments without bumping into obstacles.


New Zealand: from peanuts to peanut industry

23 December, 2021

With a cash injection from the New Zealand Government, a peanut industry might soon be sprouting in the country's north.


Festive beverage product launches on shelves

16 December, 2021

What's new for Xmas? From a rum ball liqueur to a bottle of wine for each day of the season, here are some cheerful beverage launches.


New Zealand invests in seaweed farming

14 December, 2021

A regenerative seaweed farming pilot has been financially backed by the New Zealand Government.


Making large-scale cultivated meat production more affordable

14 December, 2021

Aleph Farms and WACKER develop an open supply chain solution for proteins to help eliminiate cost barriers for large-scale production of cultivated meat.


Printing fake meat in 3D using cocoa butter

10 December, 2021

Using an unusual combination of plant-based ingredients, researchers have created a new formula for alternative meat using a 3D printer.


Scientists stabilise vibrant blue colouring for food use

09 December, 2021

Cornell researchers have discovered a method that may allow phycocyanin, the main ingredient of blue spirulina, to be used more widely as a food dye.


The science of delicious food

06 December, 2021

The microscopic characteristics of some food delicacies have been studied in order to understand the mouthfeel of food and optimise techniques to create new foods.


A dash of sustainable 'wonky' seltzer

02 December, 2021

Dash Water from the UK has recently launched its 'wonky fruit' infused sparkling waters into the Australian market.


A natural way to manufacture wild strawberry flavour

22 November, 2021

A fungus has been used by scientists to produce a natural wild strawberry scent.


Researchers use AI to design the ultimate chickpea

17 November, 2021

Scientists at The University of Queensland have designed the 'perfect' chickpea, with potentially higher yields — which could be a boon for meat alternatives.


Study links grape consumption to healthy gut

17 November, 2021

Recently released research connects the dots between better gut health and the regular consumption of grapes.


Food and beverage precinct set to take off in Qld

16 November, 2021

Plans have been revealed for a food and beverage manufacturing hub to be located at Sunshine Coast Airport, which will initially focus on beverage manufacturing.


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