Call for greater control of nanoparticles in food
14 May, 2019Research has revealed that whitening nanoparticles found in many common food items may have a harmful impact on gut microbiota.
DuPont Danisco VEGE cultures range
07 May, 2019 | Supplied by: DuPont Australia Pty LtdThe DuPont Danisco VEGE cultures range is designed for fermented plant-based products, responding to key health, wellness and taste and texture trends.
Halt the salt in processed food
03 May, 2019The Halt the Salt guide to help food manufacturers reduce salt in processed food has been launched by the Heart Foundation and VicHealth.
Would you eat a maggot sausage?
01 May, 2019Scientists are exploring the use of insect-based specialty foods potentially made from 'upcycled waste' to feed the growing population of the future.
How healthy is the protein trend?
01 May, 2019Research has revealed that long-term high-protein intake from consuming certain types of amino acids is good for building muscles but could shorten life span.
Helping manufacturers with sugar reduction
29 April, 2019Food and beverage manufacturers looking to produce reduced-sugar products are encouraged to join a free webinar on 15 May 2019.
Smelling food flavours with your tongue
26 April, 2019 by Monell Chemical Senses CenterMonell Center scientists have identified that human taste may begin on the tongue, which could lead to new approaches for modifying food flavour.
Researchers use yeast to manufacture low-calorie sweetener
18 April, 2019University of Illinois researchers have used a yeast-based approach to produce tagatose, a natural, low-calorie sweetener, which may help increase its commercial use.
Stay clear of contaminated cheese
17 April, 2019Four of Washed Rind's French cheeses are being pulled from supermarket shelves across Australia due to potential microbial Listeria contamination.
Homecraft Create multifunctional tapioca and rice flours
11 April, 2019 | Supplied by: IngredionIngredion has introduced a clean label range of Homecraft Create Tapioca and Rice Flours to Australia.
Eating wild mushrooms can be fatal
10 April, 2019The Food Safety Information Council has warned people not to pick or eat any wild mushrooms after eight people were recently hospitalised in NSW due to wild mushroom poisoning.
Funding the fight against Panama TR4 disease
08 April, 2019The Queensland Government is providing over $12.1 million to the banana industry over five years to help control and contain Panama disease tropical race 4 (TR4).
Protecting the NZ citrus industry
05 April, 2019Biosecurity New Zealand and Citrus New Zealand will undertake a joint three-year program of work to better protect the citrus industry from biosecurity threats.
FSANZ invites submissions on new production method for sweetener
03 April, 2019Cargill is seeking approval from FSANZ to permit a microbial fermentation production method for its Rebaudiosides M and D in the Food Standards Code.
Aussie fresh vegetable exports grow to $281m
01 April, 2019Strong demand for Australian vegetables in Singapore, Japan and Thailand has seen total fresh vegetable exports increase 11.4% in value and 15.5% in volume in 2018.
