Real-time Salmonella sensing
21 October, 2013Recognising the need for a real-time biosensing system to detect pathogenic bacteria such as Salmonella, a team of researchers from Auburn University has come up with a system which includes a magnetoelastic biosensor.
Spray-dried dairy processes to benefit from research
21 October, 2013Research investigating the tendency of spray-dried glucose-based powders to crystallise over time could mean better scale-up and prediction of crystal growth in commercially produced lactose-based powder products.
'Traffic light' labelling works - on some consumers
21 October, 2013A 'traffic light' food labelling system appears to be working at a US hospital, with customers who noticed the labelling - and are influenced by nutrition information - opting for healthier options more often.
Oreos as addictive as cocaine
18 October, 2013While we might jokingly admit to a chocolate biscuit addiction, researchers have found that Oreos are genuinely as addictive as cocaine - in lab rats, at least. And, what's more, the rats eat them in the same way as humans: they go for the centre first.
Chobani donates $1.5m to dairy research
17 October, 2013US yoghurt giant Chobani has donated US$1.5 million to Cornell University to support and research workforce training in dairy quality.
Boosting dietary fibre content with 'hidden' fibre
16 October, 2013A research team at the University of Missouri has found a way to address the fibre deficit in many Americans' diets without compromising quality and taste: adding citrus fibre to minced beef.
New machine slashes pathogen detection times
16 October, 2013The machine, designed by Purdue University researchers, reportedly concentrates foodborne Salmonella and other pathogens faster than conventional methods by using hollow, thread-like fibres that filter out the cells.
Container deposit scheme would increase beer price, brewers claim
15 October, 2013A national container deposit scheme would increase the cost of beer, the Brewers Association has claimed.
Coles hits sodium reduction targets
15 October, 2013Coles is celebrating reaching its sodium reduction targets for its own-brand bread and breakfast cereals, which it says have removed more than 15 tonnes of salt from the Australian diet each year - the equivalent of 2.5 million teaspoons per annum.
Herbal products don't match their labels
14 October, 2013The majority of herbal products on the market contain ingredients not listed on the label, according to recent research from the University of Guelph.
Lose weight regardless of food intake
14 October, 2013It is possible that serotonin, combined with a little bit of adrenaline, could be the key to weight loss in humans.
Car research could boost carbonated beverage packaging
11 October, 2013A discovery that improves the practicality of vehicles powered by compressed natural gas could have unexpected benefits for carbonated beverages.
Fuller's London Pride slims down with Ardagh
11 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Ardagh Group (Australia)Ardagh Group collaborated with Jkr to create a new bottle for Fuller's London Pride, featuring 360° embossing and a significant weight reduction from 380 to 300 g.
How values affect our attitudes to genetically modified food
11 October, 2013 by Craig Cormick*, CSIROWhen it comes to debates on genetically modified (GM) foods, arguing about the validity of the science is about as effective as descending to name calling. That’s because of the way our values, or worldviews, filter our receptiveness to messages.
Manipulating portion sizes may not solve obesity epidemic
10 October, 2013The UK Public Health Responsibility Deal has called for reduced portion sizes as a way of reducing the nation's caloric intakes, but a review has found that consumers choose food based on a number of different factors - with nutrition coming some way down the list of priorities.
