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Sugar manufacturer to boost production after latest report

Australian Sugar Manufacturers (ASM) welcomed the release of the Queensland University of Technology’s (QUT) latest report on growing Australia’s bioeconomy. The report provides a roadmap to establish biomanufacturing capabilities in Australia. Read More

Dae HongJune 18, 2025, 9:07 amJune 18, 2025

FBIN, Food Manufacturing, News, Research and Development

Chemical engineers create plant-based cheese that melts

A team of UNSW chemical engineers has developed a dairy-free cheese alternative that blends plant proteins with complex carbohydrates. Read More

Dae HongMay 30, 2025, 10:53 amMay 30, 2025

FBIN, Industry Associations, News

New GM to oversee company’s $175.2 million investment

Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has announced the appointment of Sarah Strachan as general manager of research, development and adoption (RDA) to oversee the company’s $175.2 million investment in farm research and development projects. Read More

Dae HongMay 23, 2025, 11:29 amMay 23, 2025

News

New funding for Australian alternative proteins sector

University of Sydney researchers developing alternative proteins have received $2.2 million from the New South Wales Government in a new round of Tech Central funding announced last week. Read More

Mignon D'SouzaJanuary 24, 2023, 1:50 pmJanuary 24, 2023

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Monash University researches why people find some foods disgusting

The thought of consuming an insect-based snack bar or smoothie as part of a staple diet could make even those with the strongest of stomachs squirm. Monash University researchers try to find out why. They
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Ben CreaghOctober 26, 2018, 9:03 amOctober 26, 2018

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Platypus milk may help save lives

Platypus milk has taken a closer to being used to fight superbugs and save lives, thanks to a team of researchers at CSIRO working with Deakin University.
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Staff WriterMarch 15, 2018, 10:39 pmMarch 15, 2018

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Discovery shows wine grapes gasping for breath

University of Adelaide researchers have discovered how grapes “breathe”, and that shortage of oxygen leads to cell death in the grape.
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Staff WriterMarch 4, 2018, 11:08 pmMarch 4, 2018

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Chickpeas for breakfast?

A scientist from Charles Sturt University is investigating innovative processing techniques to add value to pulse crops.
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Staff WriterFebruary 19, 2018, 11:19 pmFebruary 19, 2018

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Junk food can harm teenagers’ mental health, say researchers

A poor diet and obesity can lead to mental health problems in adolescents, according to researchers from the University of Tasmania.
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Staff WriterFebruary 14, 2018, 11:31 pmFebruary 15, 2018

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Chemicals used in food packaging, clothes may cause weight gain – research

A class of chemicals used for more than 60 years in products ranging from food wrappers to clothing to pots and pans may cause greater weight gain after dieting, particularly among women.
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Staff WriterFebruary 13, 2018, 10:47 pmFebruary 13, 2018

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$11.1 million to support Australian vineyard profitability and management

Wine Australia and PIRSA’s South Australian Research and Development Institute have signed a 5-year co-investment agreement that will support the profitability of Australian grape and wine sector
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Staff WriterFebruary 8, 2018, 5:21 amFebruary 8, 2018

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Kiwi academics develop new food design technique

Two leading academics have developed a new food design technique to help inspire the next generation of culinary designers, and make artistic food presentation more accessible to New Zealand restaurants.
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Staff WriterFebruary 7, 2018, 4:51 amFebruary 7, 2018

Featured

Teff: from ancient grain to gluten-free food products

Working with CSIRO and FIAL, a NSW farming family is vertically integrating and turning an ancient grain into marketable food products.
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Staff WriterJanuary 23, 2018, 11:19 pmFebruary 7, 2018

Featured

CSIRO gene silencing technology continues to benefit agriculture worldwide

RNA interference has given the world potatoes that don't go brown, animal feed that's easier to digest, safflower with high oil content and more.
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Staff WriterJanuary 17, 2018, 11:01 pmJanuary 17, 2018

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Healthy eating for shift workers

Working the graveyard shift or even pulling an all-nighter is an everyday reality for many employees in industries like entertainment, healthcare, security or transportation. This can be challenging for
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Staff WriterOctober 24, 2017, 10:51 pmOctober 24, 2017

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Aussie company develops breakthrough healthier noodle formula

Australian company Holista CollTech and US-based Holista Foods have developed a noodle formula with a low Glycemic Index, which may help fight obesity.
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Staff WriterOctober 19, 2017, 11:51 pmOctober 19, 2017

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Apples that don’t go brown

This month, a special kind of sliced apple will go on sale at select US supermarkets, and thanks to CSIRO research these apples won’t turn brown when they’re cut, bitten or bruised.
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Staff WriterOctober 19, 2017, 10:51 pmOctober 19, 2017

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Food, drink and medicine breakthrough seeded

Worldwide production of food, beverages and medicinal plants could become cheaper and more reliable using information from a germination breakthrough by La Trobe University and the University of Western Australia scientists.
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Staff WriterOctober 13, 2017, 12:59 amOctober 13, 2017

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Entries now open for inaugural Australian Chobani Food Incubator program

Aussie food starts ups with big hearts and big ideas can now apply to be part of the first round of the Australian Chobani Food Incubator program. Since announcing the Australian arm of it’s extremely
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Staff WriterOctober 5, 2017, 12:47 amOctober 5, 2017

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Adelaide to receive funding for grains research

New grain research facilities worth more than $1.1 million will be established at the University of Adelaide Waite campus.
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Staff WriterSeptember 29, 2017, 3:38 amSeptember 29, 2017

Research and Development

Sugar manufacturer to boost production after latest report

Chemical engineers create plant-based cheese that melts

New GM to oversee company’s $175.2 million investment

New funding for Australian alternative proteins sector

Monash University researches why people find some foods disgusting

Platypus milk may help save lives

Discovery shows wine grapes gasping for breath

Chickpeas for breakfast?

Junk food can harm teenagers’ mental health, say researchers

Chemicals used in food packaging, clothes may cause weight gain – research

$11.1 million to support Australian vineyard profitability and management

Kiwi academics develop new food design technique

Teff: from ancient grain to gluten-free food products

CSIRO gene silencing technology continues to benefit agriculture worldwide

Healthy eating for shift workers

Aussie company develops breakthrough healthier noodle formula

Apples that don’t go brown

Food, drink and medicine breakthrough seeded

Entries now open for inaugural Australian Chobani Food Incubator program

Adelaide to receive funding for grains research

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