Feeding the future population
13 November, 2018Researchers found that compared to 1975, an average adult in 2014 was about 14% heavier, 1.3% taller and 6.2% older, and needed 6.1% more energy.
Better testing needed for 'gluten-free' food
13 November, 2018More frequent gluten testing may be needed in factories, after a study found almost 3% of manufactured foods labelled 'gluten-free' contained gluten.
One third of Aussies at risk of Listeria infection
13 November, 2018Knowledge about Listeria remains fairly limited despite the fact that one in three Australians are at risk of getting potentially fatal Listeria infection or live in a household with someone at risk.
FrieslandCampina Kievit develops fat powders for the savoury market
07 November, 2018There is a rising demand for more clean label products and creamy, indulgent foods, according to research from food and beverage manufacturer FrieslandCampina Kievit.
Paper industry to transform biowaste with research hub
29 October, 2018A new research hub aims to help Australia's pulp and paper industries transform their production waste into marketable materials such as food packaging.
US$75,000 grant for food security research
25 October, 2018Applications are open for the Olam Prize for Innovation in Food Security which would provide a US$75,000 grant to the winner.
Turning vegan for the environment
22 October, 2018A study analysed food production, consumption and the resulting CO2 emissions in 130 countries, and urged more people to adopt plant-based diets.
Gut microbiota health and bacterial infections
17 October, 2018Research has found healthy gut nutrition and the microbiota has an impact on the susceptibility to and the progression of bacterial infections such as E. coli.
Boost for specialty ingredients in Asia–Pacific
28 September, 2018 | Supplied by: IngredionIngredion has announced US$60 million of planned investments to grow its specialty food ingredients business in Asia–Pacific.
What does the allergy epidemic mean for food manufacturers?
12 September, 2018 by Miguel Campos, export sales manager, AdvantaFood allergies are a growing public health concern, and one that the food processing industry must respond to.
One-tonne black swan made out of food cans
11 September, 20182400 cans of food and six hours later, a team of Edith Cowan University students created a black swan to win the CANstruction Perth 2018 competition.
No more sugary drinks at ACU campuses
11 September, 2018Australian Catholic University is the first Australian university to remove drinks with added sugar from all vending machines at its eight campuses.
Cornell releases high-yield berry varieties
11 September, 2018Cornell's berry breeding program is releasing the Crimson Treasure raspberry and the Dickens strawberry varieties which produce large fruits with vibrant colours.
Live longer with the Mediterranean diet
31 August, 2018Individuals over 65 years of age may want to adopt the Mediterranean diet, as Italian research has found it can reduce their mortality risk by 25%.
Agriculture waste has potential in new industries
29 August, 2018The $10.9 million Agricultural Product Development research consortium will develop high-value products from agricultural waste.
