Food design & research

FCR image bank provides precise food cue feedback

09 September, 2025

GMU's Food Cue Reactivity image bank update produces more accurate and consistent food-related brain response research.


Aust and NZ baby food nutritional claims unfounded: study

08 September, 2025

New research has shown that baby foods often feature misleading claims aimed at convincing parents the products are a healthy choice.


Research finds Australian replacement for imported gum

04 September, 2025

Sap from a tree common in inland areas of Australia has shown promise as a replacement for the imported food and pharmaceutical ingredient gum Arabic.


Rapid test finds next Aussie premium honey

03 September, 2025

University researchers have developed a rapid, affordable test that can help identify the next premium Australian honeys.


CDU launches native bushfoods and botanicals hub

29 August, 2025

Charles Darwin University is establishing a hub for the study of native bushfoods and botanicals, with a dual aim of protecting First Nations knowledge and intellectual property rights.


Aussie chef to promote methane-reducing supplement

27 August, 2025

Sea Forest has partnered with Matt Moran to drive awareness in the agricultural sector around its methane-reducing feed supplement technology.


Plant-based diets linked to reduced risk of chronic disease

27 August, 2025

A large-scale European study has found that a plant-based diet is associated with reduced risk of multimorbidity of cancer and cardiometabolic diseases.


Could rapeseed be the next vegan protein?

21 August, 2025

Researchers have now shown that rarely used rapeseed proteins can be a valuable source of protein alternatives.


Legume storage heat costs farmers and processors

20 August, 2025

Researchers find poor storage conditions are causing avoidable quality decline across the legume supply chain.


How microbes transform flavour in fermented sausage

13 August, 2025

A new study reveals how microbial succession plays a pivotal role in shaping the flavours and textures in fermented sausage.


High-protein jelly pudding wins medal

11 August, 2025

Chulalongkorn University's jelly pudding innovation won a bronze medal at the 50th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, held in Switzerland.


Informa Markets to host Vitafoods Asia 2025

06 August, 2025

Informa Markets will host Vitafoods Asia 2025 from 17–19 September 2025 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok.


Six on the shelf: from high-protein milk to bubbles in space

04 August, 2025

Some of the latest products hitting the shelves are designed with added functional ingredients, while others are just for sheer indulgence.


Food provenance branding to boost NT produce

25 July, 2025

Geographic branding for local produce is crucial for advancing the NT's food production and manufacturing, according to the supervisor of a CDU PhD project.


Talk from the top with Dr Jayani Chandrapala

14 July, 2025

In this article, we talk to the Head of the new Department of Food Technology and Nutrition at RMIT University.


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