This sustainable food wrap is made from discarded fruit seeds, which will reduce waste Scientists from NTU Singapore have created a biodegradable food wrap that changes colour when the food it protects has spoiled. The wrap also has antibacterial properties that could protect the food from microbial contamination. This sustainable food wrap[Read More…]
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Georgetown University food expert debuts white paper on UPF
The white paper provides additional data and information to help inform policymakers, public health officials, nutrition professionals A new white paper on ultra-processed foods (UPF) was published by the Georgetown University McDonough School of Business in conjunction with the National Confectioners Association, as the conversation around UPF and other indulgent foods continues[Read More…]
Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein opens at NSU
Backed by $30Mn from the Bezos Earth Fund, the centre aims to revolutionise sustainable protein research and commercialisation in Asia The Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein at the National University of Singapore (NUS) was launched today, marking a major milestone as the first of its kind in Asia to advance research in alternative proteins. With a $30 million grant from[Read More…]
Jasmine Food Corporation launches educational initiative on rice in Malaysia
Raising awareness of the importance of supporting local agriculture and making environmentally conscious food choices Jasmine Food Corporation Sdn. Bhd., a leader in Malaysia’s rice industry, is delighted to announce the launch of an innovative educational initiative targeting high school students nationwide. The programme, titled “Healthy RiceStyle bersama Jasmine,” seeks to inform[Read More…]
UNM Food partners with Starship Technologies to launch robot delivery service
Starship’s fleet of autonomous, on-demand robots will deliver from eight campus eateries: Blake’s Lotaburger, Draft & Table, Dion’s, Einstein’s Bros. Bagels, Mandalay Express, Starbucks, Subway, and The Drop Grubhub and Starship Technologies, in partnership with UNM Food, will be rolling out a robot food delivery service on The University of New Mexico’s (UNM) campus.[Read More…]
CytoNest launches commercial product for cell-based meat production
The product, called CytoSurge 3D fibre scaffold, has applications in cell research, biopharmaceuticals, cell therapeutics, and cultured meat and seafood development University of Georgia startup CytoNest Inc. released its first commercial product, a fibre scaffold that optimises cell manufacturing and tissue engineering, last month. The product, called CytoSurge 3D fibre scaffold,[Read More…]
NTU Singapore and Bunge to craft new food flavours via fermentation
In a research collaboration agreement, Bunge will develop the new flavours by leveraging the research capabilities and technologies at NTU’s Food Science and Technology Programme (FST) NTU Singapore and Bunge, a leading global agriculture, food and ingredients company, are collaborating to produce new food flavours through fermentation, including umami or savouriness, one of[Read More…]
University of Stirling finds Pickle Juice effective in preventing muscle cramping
The study conducted by Thomas Cannon has once again proven Pickle Juice’s effectiveness in stopping and preventing muscle cramps A groundbreaking study conducted by Thomas Cannon at the University of Stirling reveals that Pickle Juice significantly prevents muscle cramping in competitive swimmers, independent of their sweat rate and hydration status. Cannon’s research focused on the persistent issue of[Read More…]
Archer Roose and Cornell University revolutionise canned wine category
Award-winning study unveils groundbreaking solutions to key quality challenges, paving the way for future wine innovations Archer Roose, a trailblazer in the premium canned wine sector announced its collaboration with Cornell University’s Food Science Department in a groundbreaking study that sets a new benchmark for the industry. The research, titled “Hydrogen Sulfide Formation in[Read More…]
La Trobe Institute to tackle Australia’s food security
LISAF will establish a $28 million ARC Industrial Transformation Research Hub for Protected Cropping (PC Hub) with funding from the Federal Government Australia based La Trobe Institute for Sustainable Agriculture and Food (LISAF) officially launched, to undertake research and innovation across the agri-food-health chain, aiming to enhance profitability for producers while also improving product[Read More…]
