Can genetic modification save the US citrus industry?
15 February, 2019US citrus is being devastated by disease — will consumers be willing to accept GM citrus and so save the industry?
Cooling technology increases lettuce yield
02 October, 2018 by Zoe GrossIt's early days yet but a root-cooling technology pilot has resulted in a 132% increase in lettuce leaf fresh weight.
Vegetarians and vegans call for more product choices
06 August, 2018Research has shown that 46% of vegans and 23% of vegetarians said they were dissatisfied with food and beverage choices.
Some strawberry and tomato varieties may cause allergies
17 July, 2018Researchers investigated which strawberry or tomato varieties contained the fewest allergens, and how cultivation or preparation methods impacted them.
CoOL info aids consumers with veggie recall
10 July, 2018Australia's now mandatory CoOL labelling means that consumers will be easily able to identify frozen vegetables sourced from Europe and subject to recall.
Broccoli coffee comes to Melbourne
06 June, 2018Imperfect-looking broccoli that would have otherwise been wasted has been converted into a nutrient-rich powder by Hort Innovation and CSIRO.
Bias against frozen vegetables is rife
28 May, 2018Frozen vegetable purchases in grocery stores are declining even though the products offer similar if not superior nutrition benefits to fresh vegetables and decrease the likelihood of waste.
Funding for ag export counsellors
16 May, 2018Funding for six agricultural counsellors to represent Australia in emerging export markets and work to improve market access was announced in the latest Federal Budget.
Frozen pomegranate recalled following hepatitis scare
09 April, 2018Seven cases of hepatitis A have been linked to Entyce Food Ingredients' Creative Gourmet frozen pomegranate arils (180 g) sold in Coles.
Qantas is going native — well a bit
19 March, 2018Qantas is embracing native Australian ingredients as a fundamental part of its decision to showcase some of the country's best local producers.
All our macadamias coming home to roost
02 March, 2018With more macadamias coming onto the market the industry is looking to product innovators to snaffle up the extra nuts.
Plant-based protein market booming
28 February, 2018 by Nichola MurphyFood companies are encouraged to invest in the expanding plant-based meats market, which is predicted to reach $5.2 billion by 2020.
Panama disease confirmed on third Queensland banana farm
13 February, 2018 by Nichola MurphyDuring a routine check of the Tully Valley farm, Biosecurity Queensland (BQ) found a plant they suspected to be affected and issued the grower with a TR4 notice.
