Food design & research

Choc science: using cocoa fruit to lower sugar in chocolate

23 May, 2024

Researchers at ETH Zurich have joined forces with the chocolate industry to investigate the potential for making maximum use of the cocoa fruit.


New Zealand Food Safety: changes for importers of frozen berries

13 May, 2024

New Zealand Food Safety has published a revised Food Notice for importers and food imported for sale in the country that will come into force 1 August.


PepsiCo reveals APAC Greenhouse Accelerator Program 2024 finalists

13 May, 2024

PepsiCo has unveiled the 10 finalists selected for the APAC Greenhouse Accelerator Program 2024.


NZ nut butter brand launches into space with specialty packaging

10 May, 2024

A nut butter product is said to be the first NZ-based food to be going on a NASA space mission.


Kelp could be the next big in-SEA-dient

10 May, 2024

Kelp seaweed could be one of the next big sustainable ingredients to watch out for in new food and drink launches in Europe, according to Mintel research.


Express espresso, cold brew in under three min

09 May, 2024

The University of Queensland shares a research method in development to deliver a quality cold brew coffee in less than three minutes.


CSIRO's protein powder creates added value from red meat

08 May, 2024

Protein balls and other nutritious snacks can be made using CSIRO's latest ingredient development — a protein powder created from red meat.


Consumer research: Plant-based meat proving popular

07 May, 2024

According to Food Frontier, plant-based meat sales in Australia have increased by a total of 47% between 2020 and 2023.


Why you can taste more ethanol in a cold beer

03 May, 2024

Researchers report that alcoholic beverages may taste more or less 'ethanol-like' at different temperatures.


ABS data: cautious consumers opt for home cooking

03 May, 2024

The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures have revealed a drop in retail spending across all industries, except food retailing, which bucked the trend, rising 0.9%.


Yummy yeast: the microbial food of the future?

24 April, 2024

Sustainable and nutritious microbial food is attracting attention as a potential key to overcoming climate hurdles.


Piglet research to help optimise formula for babies

19 April, 2024

Charles Sturt University is conducting a trial with piglets to help discover the best human breast milk alternative.


Unlocking the secrets of fruit quality

18 April, 2024

A research team has reviewed the relationship between the anthocyanins and organic acids in fruits.


Collaborate and chat: register for FSANZ Stakeholder Forum

16 April, 2024

Food Standards Australia New Zealand has announced its biennial Stakeholder Forum will be held on 20 June 2024.


Finding ways to preserve food quality and ensure food safety

16 April, 2024

A US study has developed a framework for food processors to preserve quality and maintain food safety.


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