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.
High steaks: cell-grown meat company inks partnerships
30 September, 2021The company, which grew its product in space in 2019, has signed deals with two of Asia's largest food companies in order to bring its steaks to market.
Food product launches: gin, dog yoghurt and more
23 September, 2021Folklore-inspired gin, healthy immune-boosting bars and plant-based infant formula are some of the products hitting shelves right now.
Case-in point: scientists develop plant-protein probiotic
21 September, 2021Canadian researchers are developing a plant-based fermented beverage with a nutritional quality comparable to casein, an animal protein found in milk.
Buzz-iness is good for bee-free honey start-up
21 September, 2021A Californian start-up that produces honey without any bees has seen interest from investors.
Chips? Just what the doctor ordered
21 September, 2021It might soon be possible to take medicine via a plate of hot chips, thanks to a technology being developed at the University of Queensland.
Brewing a high-tech coffee
21 September, 2021Researchers at VTT in Finland have produced lab-grown coffee that tastes and smells like the real deal.
Pulsing with life: government invests in Australian beans
13 September, 2021The Australian Government is investing in research to commercialise the production of plant-based protein sourced from Australian-grown pulses.
Study of tea finds industrial applications of filmy layer
08 September, 2021Scientists have analysed the film that forms on cooling tea and have found that it has interesting industrial applications.
Kellogg's UK to have accessibility technology on boxes
08 September, 2021The system will allow for blind and partially sighted people to access important information by scanning a code on the box.
