Consumers sceptical about superfoods, but eat them 'just in case'
10 August, 2016Research from the University of Adelaide shows Australian consumers consume superfoods for a bit of 'extra insurance' for their health, despite being sceptical about their value.
Heat process adds weeks to the shelf life of milk
28 July, 2016The shelf life of milk can be extended by several weeks by rapidly heating and cooling it, US researchers have shown.
Official opening for agricultural research centre
28 July, 2016A new agricultural research centre will focus on technologies relevant to environment, agriculture and global food supplies.
UV light oven kills foodborne pathogens
25 July, 2016A US researcher has developed an oven that uses a UV light oven to decontaminate fresh produce.
Could BPA exposure in the womb cause obesity?
25 July, 2016Research from the University of Melbourne has drawn a possible link between Bisphenol A (BPA) and later-life obesity.
Michell Instruments HygroSmart HS3 humidity probe
20 July, 2016 | Supplied by: Michell Instruments Australia
More bad news about BPA
14 July, 2016BPA — found in a wide range of everyday items including soft drink cans, cash register receipts and plastic bottles — has been found to significantly decrease the percentage of embryos developing further in vitro after just four days of exposure.
TGA-listed infant formula
13 July, 2016Functional Foods Global has implemented manufacturing processes that go well beyond what Australian standards require in the manufacture of its TGZ-listed infant formula.
What is the inverted Cheerios effect, and why does it matter?
20 June, 2016Scientists have described the 'inverted Cheerios effect' — the interaction of liquid drops on soft solid surfaces — a discovery which may open up new opportunities in engineering and the life sciences.
Whole grains linked to a longer life
20 June, 2016Analysis by Harvard researchers has found that eating more whole grains may reduce the risk of premature death.
Plasma irradiation improves vegetable harvest
09 June, 2016Scientists from Japan have successfully used 'non-thermal air plasma irradiation' to improve the harvest of a crop of salad leaves.
Superfoods and self-optimisation
30 May, 2016Nowadays, beverages have to deliver health benefits, make us more efficient at work or better at sport, or offer some kind of feel-good factor. Not only that, they should also be sustainably produced and exotic, and still taste as good as home-made.
Testing the health claims for fermented dairy products
30 May, 2016Researchers have reviewed the scientific basis of claims that fermented dairy foods can act as a treatment for hypertension.
Nestlé research partnership to address gut bacteria and health
30 May, 2016Imperial College London and Nestlé Research have announced the establishment of a research and innovation partnership exploring metabolic health and nutrition.
