Festive beverage product launches on shelves
16 December, 2021What's new for Xmas? From a rum ball liqueur to a bottle of wine for each day of the season, here are some cheerful beverage launches.
New Zealand invests in seaweed farming
14 December, 2021A regenerative seaweed farming pilot has been financially backed by the New Zealand Government.
Making large-scale cultivated meat production more affordable
14 December, 2021Aleph Farms and WACKER develop an open supply chain solution for proteins to help eliminiate cost barriers for large-scale production of cultivated meat.
Printing fake meat in 3D using cocoa butter
10 December, 2021Using an unusual combination of plant-based ingredients, researchers have created a new formula for alternative meat using a 3D printer.
Scientists stabilise vibrant blue colouring for food use
09 December, 2021Cornell researchers have discovered a method that may allow phycocyanin, the main ingredient of blue spirulina, to be used more widely as a food dye.
The science of delicious food
06 December, 2021The microscopic characteristics of some food delicacies have been studied in order to understand the mouthfeel of food and optimise techniques to create new foods.
A dash of sustainable 'wonky' seltzer
02 December, 2021Dash Water from the UK has recently launched its 'wonky fruit' infused sparkling waters into the Australian market.
A natural way to manufacture wild strawberry flavour
22 November, 2021A fungus has been used by scientists to produce a natural wild strawberry scent.
Study links grape consumption to healthy gut
17 November, 2021Recently released research connects the dots between better gut health and the regular consumption of grapes.
Researchers use AI to design the ultimate chickpea
17 November, 2021Scientists at The University of Queensland have designed the 'perfect' chickpea, with potentially higher yields — which could be a boon for meat alternatives.
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.
Upcoming database collects nutrition info on branded foods
16 November, 2021The database will feature the nutritional information from branded foods and beverages sold in Australia and will have most food information by 2023.
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.
