Using science to improve the taste of frozen lobster
14 January, 2020A team of Nova Scotia researchers is developing a technology that can freeze lobster without affecting its taste.
Detecting rice labelling fraud with smartphone photos
14 January, 2020Researchers have developed a way to detect fraudulent rice labels with smartphone photos, as irregularities in rice labelling become more prevalent.
Craft beer boom in US leading to more hop production
10 January, 2020Craft breweries may be behind the geographic expansion of hop production in the US, with approximately 750 hop farms opening in the US from 2007 to 2017.
Using technology to measure meat quality
09 January, 2020Scientists have developed a faster and cheaper method to assess the quality of meat using UV light, called fluorescence spectroscopy.
Media influence on consumer perception of GMOs
17 December, 2019Research shows that consumer mistrust of GMOs is influenced by the media, despite assurances from food experts and the scientific community.
How much exercise to burn off your Christmas lunch?
17 December, 2019Research suggests that labelling food and drink with the amount and type of exercise needed to burn off the calories might be effective for consumers.
Macherey-Nagel PEHANON pH test strips
01 December, 2019 | Supplied by: Vendart Diagnostics Pty LtdPEHANON pH test strips are designed to measure coloured samples in foods such as soft drinks, sauces and wine, to ensure food safety.
Thermo Scientific SureTect PCR assays and Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 5 Food Safety System
01 December, 2019 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher ScientificThe Thermo Scientific SureTect System is a designed to quickly and accurately detect foodborne pathogens in a broad range of foods.
Preparing our pork industry for African Swine Fever
25 November, 2019Australian Government agencies, butchers and farmers are preparing themselves against the potential incursion of African Swine Fever in Queensland.
Virtual tongue developed to predict taste of food products
25 November, 2019Researchers are developing a 'virtual tongue' that can detect foods for natural ligands aimed at taste receptors, thus predicting the taste of food.
7 food fraud trends identified
20 November, 2019 | Supplied by: SAI GlobalFood fraud affects 10% of all commercially sold food products; here, SAI Global identifies the 7 most common food fraud trends affecting the industry.
Coming to grips with wine acidity
19 November, 2019Wine researchers at the University of Adelaide have discovered how it may be possible to manipulate the acidity of wines without the costly addition of tartaric acid.
Development for peanut allergy sufferers
14 November, 2019A study has found that a single injection of an antibody treatment can allow those with peanut allergies to consume peanut protein after two weeks.
MSG instead of salt, study reveals how it could benefit
13 November, 2019A US study has revealed that a shift towards using glutamates as a replacement for some salt in certain processed food could reduce sodium dietary intake by up to 8%.
Cereal killer
08 November, 2019Scientists have uncovered the origins of one of the world's deadliest strain of cereal rust disease, which threatens global food security.
