Food and beverage precinct set to take off in Qld
16 November, 2021Plans have been revealed for a food and beverage manufacturing hub to be located at Sunshine Coast Airport, which will initially focus on beverage manufacturing.
Spice industry heating up in Northern Australia
10 November, 2021Research is being conducted in the country's warm northern regions to see how spices might be grown industrially in the area.
Taxes on sugary drinks work — mostly!
09 November, 2021Research shows that sugar taxes on soft drinks can be successful, but only if consumers are aware that their drinks are being taxed.
FSANZ requests comments on new enzyme source
08 November, 2021A call for comment has been put out by FSANZ regarding the source of an enzyme that is currently used in a variety of applications in food production.
Scientists search for impact of smoke on grapes
04 November, 2021An American university has been granted funding to research the impact of smoke on grapes and how to prevent damage to wines.
Australians drank responsibly during lockdowns
01 November, 2021An analysis of wastewater by the Australian Government shows Australians drank responsibly, allaying fears of overconsumption during lockdowns.
Sugar detection science in humans may help beverage makers
26 October, 2021Scientists have found that the body has the ability to detect whether a sweetener will contribute to its caloric intake, which may prove useful for beverage makers.
Wine by-product pomace might be nutritional goldmine
21 October, 2021Scientists think the slush that is produced during the early stages of winemaking could be a sustainable source of useful nutritious compounds.
There's room on the plate for processed food
18 October, 2021A study has shown that processed food can be included as part of a nutritious and affordable diet.
Scientists sniff out body's caramel receptor
18 October, 2021A laboratory nose testing system was used to isolate exactly which receptors detect the pleasant smell of caramel.
Scientists develop high-tech food health ranking tool
15 October, 2021Researchers have developed a profiling tool that ranks thousands of foods and lets consumers and manufacturers easily compare the healthiness of ingredients.
US FDA issues salt reduction targets for processed foods
14 October, 2021The US guidance provides voluntary salt reduction targets for food manufacturers across 163 categories of processed, packaged and prepared foods.
'Meating' expectations for plant-based proteins
14 October, 2021Researchers from University of Queensland are working with Motif FoodWorks to produce plant-based proteins to 'meat' changing consumer demands.
Researchers set to develop aMAIZEing organic corns
11 October, 2021Researchers are hoping to develop new kinds of corn that can be grown according to organic farming standards.
Bugs beware: quick test for fatal cacao disease developed
05 October, 2021Chocolate makers may indirectly benefit from a test that can quickly detect asymptomatic plants for the disease that has killed thousands of cacao trees.