Wheat genome finally reveals its secrets
20 April, 2017Five times larger than the human genome and more complex, the wheat genome has finally been sequenced by an international team that included UWA researchers.
NZ suspends imports of rockmelons and honeydew melons
12 April, 2017New Zealand has suspended imports of Australian rockmelons and honeydew melons that have been treated with dimethoate — effective immediately.
You may be able to enjoy some hot chips with the Martians
12 April, 2017First things first — to enjoy some hot chips with the Martians you need to be able to grow potatoes on Mars. And current experiments show this is possible.
Market for alternative sweeteners shifts away from beverages to food
06 April, 2017Demand for alternative sweeteners in the food market is forecast to be $870 million by 2020, with food applications continuing to take market share from beverage applications — albeit at a slowing rate.
Europe fights back against olive oil adulteration
06 April, 2017Olive oil adulteration for the purpose of financial gain has become one of the biggest sources of agricultural fraud in the EU.
As cocoa shortage looms, is jackfruit the answer?
05 April, 2017With worldwide demand for chocolate outstripping the production of cocoa beans, the hunt is on for viable alternatives.
Making green vanilla
20 March, 2017Making vanilla flavour synthetically creates a stream of wastewater that requires treatment before it can be released into surface waters. So researchers have developed an improved method to make vanillin, the primary flavour compound in vanilla.
No chickens or ducks were slaughtered to make this meat
20 March, 2017Memphis Meats has developed both duck and chicken meat that is grown from directly poultry cells without involving raising any animals at all. By producing meat directly from animal cells, the need to feed, breed and slaughter animals will be obviated.
All-year-round broccoli
01 March, 2017A line of fast-growing sprouting broccoli that can be harvested in 8–10 weeks is being developed.
No animal required, but would people eat artificial meat?
22 February, 2017 by Clive Phillips* and Matti Wilks**Futurists tell us that we will be eating in vitro meat (IVM) – meat grown in a laboratory rather than on a farm – within five to ten years.
Detecting mercury contamination in fish
22 February, 2017Researchers from the University of Burgos (Spain) have developed a fluorescent polymer that lights up in contact with mercury that may be present in fish.
Sun-smart rice varieties more productive
16 February, 2017Australian scientists have improved rice productivity by selecting rice varieties that are better at capturing sunlight to produce grains, instead of reflecting it as heat.
Wheat farmers offset climate change impact with technology… but for how long?
13 February, 2017 | Supplied by: CSIRO Food and NutritionTechnological advances have enabled Australian wheat farmers to offset the effects of climate change in the past 25 years; however, a reduction in yield potential over that time indicates a future risk to the $5 billion industry, CSIRO research has found.
Arjuna Natural Extracts X-tend natural preservative
13 February, 2017 | Supplied by: Arjuna Natural Extracts LtdArjuna Natural Extracts has developed X-tend, a natural, formulation-specific preservative designed to increase chilled-meat product shelf life and ensure food safety.
Suppressing the growth of Campylobacter in chickens
08 February, 2017By finding ways of suppressing the growth of Campylobacter in chickens before they are processed it is hoped that the Campylobacter foodborne disease load can be reduced.
