Tastier food for soldiers with MATS technology
28 November, 2014Defence ration packs could get an overhaul thanks to Microwave Assisted Thermal Sterilisation (MATS) technology, which has been shown to produce better-tasting packaged foods in minutes rather than hours.
Bacterial slime or what to feed the world after catastrophic crop failure
24 November, 2014Is it possible to feed the whole world after a complete collapse of the agricultural system?
A new business model for ancient food
24 November, 2014Australia's 'bush tucker' industry needs a new business model that includes commercial cultivation in order to reach its potential, according to a South Australian academic.
Diabetes and heart disease risk linked to carbs, not fat
23 November, 2014 by Emily CaldwellDoubling or even nearly tripling saturated fat in the diet does not drive up total levels of saturated fat in the blood, according to a controlled diet study.
Could use-by dates be past their use-by date?
18 November, 2014Cheap electronic circuits printed with eco-friendly materials could take the guesswork out of knowing whether milk is actually out of date or whether it has a day or two left - no smelling required.
Soft drinks not so bad for active teens after all, study shows
13 November, 2014Researchers say that, when teenagers are physically active, short-term, moderate consumption of high-fructose and high-glucose beverages may not be as unhealthy as previously thought.
Electronic tongue successfully tests cognac, whiskey
13 November, 2014Researchers have developed a low-cost 'e-tongue', an electronic 'tongue' that could one day sample food and drinks to check for quality before they hit the shelves - or even monitor water for pollutants.
Companies' good deeds can give their unhealthy products a 'health halo'
12 November, 2014A recent study shows that a company's socially responsible behaviour may lead consumers to incorrectly assume that its products are healthy.
A sustainable, recyclable alternative to waxed cardboard
10 November, 2014Waxed cardboard is not the most sustainable of materials: the coating is petrochemical based and it renders the cardboard unrecyclable. However, a new waterproof coating that is both recyclable and renewable could soon be on the market.
Elderly consumers willing to try new products
07 November, 2014We tend to think of elderly people as being stuck in their ways and unwilling to try new foods, but a new study has shown that this isn't the case. Researchers have found that half of all elderly consumers readily accept new foods.
Demand for antibacterial packaging grows
07 November, 2014What do UK consumers want most in their cans? Antibacterial packaging. More than half of all British consumers are more concerned about bacteria on the outside of a can than the presence of dirt and dust.
Three glasses of milk a day to keep the doctor away? Not really, study shows
06 November, 2014Recommendations to consume plenty of dairy to ward off osteoporosis may be incorrect, according to Swedish research. Researchers found that a high milk intake is not associated with a lower risk of fracture and - surprisingly - may instead be associated with a higher rate of death.
Food processing training centre to boost food industry competitiveness
03 November, 2014Australian food manufacturers aiming to stay globally competitive will benefit from a new University of Sydney centre that launched today (3 November): the ARC Training Centre for the Australian Food Processing Industry in the 21st Century (ARCFPTC).
Olive oil more stable and healthful than seed oils for frying food
30 October, 2014Scientists have reported in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry that olive oil withstands the heat of the fryer or pan better than several seed oils to yield more healthful food.
Your fault you're fat? I don't buy it
30 October, 2014 by Alessandro R Demaio, Harvard UniversityDoes our fatness and our love of alcohol come down to stupidity or poor self-control on the part of individuals? Or is something bigger at play here? Are people making poor but informed choices on what they eat and drink, or are we all being duped by industry?
