Launch of 100-year-old Barossa wine
03 March, 2025Seppeltsfield has unveiled the 1925 100 Year Old Para Vintage Tawny as the latest addition to its historic Centennial Collection.
Edible coatings keep fruit fresh for longer
28 February, 2025A research team led by the University of Queensland has developed a way to combat food waste by slowing food spoilage — without the use of chemicals.
Chickpea tempeh, a new protein food for the future
20 February, 2025 | Supplied by: University of Massachusetts AmherstSometimes used as a meat alternative, tempeh is a fermented fungal food traditionally made from soybeans, but a new type of tempeh is now being developed using chickpeas and peas.
Six of the latest food products hitting the supermarket shelves
19 February, 2025February arrives with a variety of new food products hitting supermarket shelves, including some early Easter treats and snacking options such as spicy chips, ice cream balls and low-sugar granola.
Cereal science: finding a nutritional mix for pancakes
18 February, 2025Pancakes are normally made with refined flours but food scientists have been working to find a more nutritional mix using wholegrains — the results could provide insights for flour manufacturers.
'Wizards' solve a smoke-taint dilemma for Aussie wine industry
18 February, 2025 | Supplied by: La Trobe UniversityA La Trobe University smoke sensor is in the process of being rolled out across the wine industry, which has the potential to save hundreds of millions of dollars in lost wine production.
Purina PetCare expands pyramid-shaped cat food range
13 February, 2025Nestlé Purina PetCare is expanding its pyramid-shaped wet cat food in Europe and the US, as Nestlé focuses on 'fewer, bigger and better' innovations.
Frothy options: pea-based cappuccino of the future
12 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Institut Laue-LangevinA team of researchers has investigated the functional foaming ingredients in food, bringing plant-based options a step closer.
TAFE NSW students urge women to take up careers in STEM
11 February, 2025On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, two TAFE NSW students explain how their passion for food has led them to pursue a career in STEM.
Food manufacturer commits to make workplace safer after incident
07 February, 2025A food manufacturer has pledged to spend more than $130,000 to improve health and safety after a worker's finger was partially severed in a processing machine at its Clayton factory.
Meat alternatives preferred if much cheaper than the real thing
05 February, 2025The price of meat alternatives is the more decisive factor for their acceptance, while similarities to the real thing don't matter as much, according to a US study.
Murdoch Uni's Food Centre enrolments have exceeded expectations
31 January, 2025Murdoch University's Food Centre in Nambeelup, WA, has now achieved campus status, with a good number of enrolments.
The next dairy alternative: camel milk latte anyone?
24 January, 2025Camel milk is emerging as a good alterative to traditional dairy due to its hypoallergenic qualities and potential for being healthier for the gut, research finds.
Unlocking the potential of a new high-value edible oyster
24 January, 2025James Cook University researchers are working with Food Agility CRC to develop Akoya oysters as an emerging premium food species.
Cheesy goodness for plant-based alternatives
21 January, 2025Food manufacturers are a step closer to replicating cheesy qualities in a healthy plant-based alternative thanks to new research on protein functionality and formulation.
