Research: Does chocolate have a dark side?
05 June, 2024A study has found that dark chocolate poses no adverse risk for adults and contains nutritionally beneficial levels of essential minerals.
Bite-sized nutrition and hydration product development for seniors
04 June, 2024Professor Daiva Leskauskaitė talks about the development of a food product designed for nursing home applications to reduce the risk of dehydration and fatal choking.
Choc science: using cocoa fruit to lower sugar in chocolate
23 May, 2024Researchers at ETH Zurich have joined forces with the chocolate industry to investigate the potential for making maximum use of the cocoa fruit.
New Zealand Food Safety: changes for importers of frozen berries
13 May, 2024New Zealand Food Safety has published a revised Food Notice for importers and food imported for sale in the country that will come into force 1 August.
PepsiCo reveals APAC Greenhouse Accelerator Program 2024 finalists
13 May, 2024PepsiCo has unveiled the 10 finalists selected for the APAC Greenhouse Accelerator Program 2024.
NZ nut butter brand launches into space with specialty packaging
10 May, 2024A nut butter product is said to be the first NZ-based food to be going on a NASA space mission.
Kelp could be the next big in-SEA-dient
10 May, 2024Kelp seaweed could be one of the next big sustainable ingredients to watch out for in new food and drink launches in Europe, according to Mintel research.
Express espresso, cold brew in under three min
09 May, 2024The University of Queensland shares a research method in development to deliver a quality cold brew coffee in less than three minutes.
CSIRO's protein powder creates added value from red meat
08 May, 2024Protein balls and other nutritious snacks can be made using CSIRO's latest ingredient development — a protein powder created from red meat.
Consumer research: Plant-based meat proving popular
07 May, 2024According to Food Frontier, plant-based meat sales in Australia have increased by a total of 47% between 2020 and 2023.
ABS data: cautious consumers opt for home cooking
03 May, 2024The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures have revealed a drop in retail spending across all industries, except food retailing, which bucked the trend, rising 0.9%.
Why you can taste more ethanol in a cold beer
03 May, 2024Researchers report that alcoholic beverages may taste more or less 'ethanol-like' at different temperatures.
Yummy yeast: the microbial food of the future?
24 April, 2024Sustainable and nutritious microbial food is attracting attention as a potential key to overcoming climate hurdles.
Piglet research to help optimise formula for babies
19 April, 2024Charles Sturt University is conducting a trial with piglets to help discover the best human breast milk alternative.
Unlocking the secrets of fruit quality
18 April, 2024A research team has reviewed the relationship between the anthocyanins and organic acids in fruits.
