Tastier cat food flavours for our feline friends
06 August, 2024Cats are notoriously picky eaters. But what if humans could design their foods around flavours that our feline friends are scientifically proven to enjoy?
Spill the Tea: school comp inspires real-world campaign
30 July, 2024Three high schoolers are set to star in a 'Spill the Tea' campaign for a tea company after impressing with their real-world marketing ideas.
CSIRO initiative to help SMEs develop food & beverage ideas
29 July, 2024SMEs in the food industry can now apply to CSIRO's online learning program, which is designed to help them develop their ideas for food innovation and technology.
New harvest: ABARES to begin its Aus agriculture surveys
25 July, 2024From mid-July to December, the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) will embark on its annual farm survey program.
Nestlé develops method to reduce fat in dairy ingredients
22 July, 2024Nestlé R&D teams have now found a way to reduce the fat present in milk powder by up to 60%, while keeping the creamy taste and texture.
Count every chicken: Salmonella risk research
17 July, 2024Research finds that few products with high levels of very virulent Salmonella strains are responsible for most illnesses in raw poultry.
Uncovering why food tastes bland in space
17 July, 2024Scientists from RMIT University have led a study on common food aromas that may help explain why astronauts report meals taste bland in space.
Research: Futureproofing the Aussie macadamia industry
11 July, 2024Futureproofing the burgeoning macadamia industry is the focus of a long-term breeding program led by researchers at The University of Queensland (UQ).
3D-printed chip detects foodborne pathogens
10 July, 2024The chip is split into four sections, each of which is tailored to detect a specific pathogen. If that pathogen is present in the sample, it will bind to a detection surface and change its optical properties.
Tomato flowering time: research
10 July, 2024Scientists may have discovered how to regulate flowering timing in tomatoes.
3D printing our personalised grub of the future
05 July, 2024A team of researchers from Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) have developed a new way to customise the food that we eat through 3D printing using unusual ingredients.
Salty spoon to help limit sodium intake without losing taste
03 July, 2024Scientists from Meji University and Kirin Holdings have launched the novel 'Electric Salt Spoon', which is designed to help people lower their sodium intake.
Research shows why we should be going nuts for weight loss
24 June, 2024A handful of nuts could be the next best thing when it comes to weight loss, according to research from the University of South Australia.
Qld mango farmers strike gold
21 June, 2024A Queensland couple who changed careers from mining and media to become mango growers have been named Honey Gold Grower of the Year by Piñata Farms.
Nestlé creates meal solutions for air fryers
13 June, 2024As the air fryer gains popularity with consumers, Nestlé has developed a range of products specifically designed for this convenient cooking method.
