A plant-based cheese made from pea protein and polysaccharides, not only stretches and melts but also delivers essential nutrients like calcium and vitamin D A team of chemical engineers at UNSW Sydney has achieved a breakthrough in plant-based food innovation by creating a cheese alternative that melts, stretches, and browns[Read More…]
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MIT and SMART scientists use microneedles and melatonin to combat global food waste
The innovation tackles a pressing issue: over 30 per cent of the world’s food supply is lost after harvest, according to global estimates, enough to feed more than 1 billion people In a groundbreaking development aimed at reducing post-harvest food waste, researchers from MIT and the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research[Read More…]
Blockchain and battle for trust: How tech transforming seafood industry
Lars Moksness, Analyst on Consumer Behaviour at Norwegian Seafood Council As transparency and traceability become essential pillars of global food systems, the seafood industry is under increasing pressure to demonstrate where its products come from, how they are sourced, and the conditions under which they are harvested. Today’s consumers are[Read More…]
AI-Driven underwater tech set to boost NZ mussel industry by $80Mn
The research aligns with the New Zealand Government’s Aquaculture Strategy, which aims to build a $3 billion industry by 2035, including a $1 billion goal for the Greenshell mussel sector World-leading research from the University of Canterbury (UC) | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha is set to revolutionise New Zealand’s[Read More…]
New EcoVineyards guides empower Australian winegrowers
Developed under the national EcoVineyards program—funded by Wine Australia—the four best-practice management guides offer clear, step-by-step advice focused on three key areas: soil health, ground cover, and functional biodiversity Australia’s winegrape growers now have access to a suite of free, practical guides designed to encourage long-term, low-intervention vineyard management through[Read More…]
Fazer boosts rye bread production with €11Mn investment in largest rye bakery
The move comes in response to the 2024 Finnish nutrition recommendations, which emphasise the increased intake of whole grains Fazer, the market leader in Finland’s bakery sector, has announced a major investment to meet the country’s rising demand for whole grain products. The company has expanded its production capacity at[Read More…]
SIG Foundation expands Cartons for Good initiative to Thailand
The program in Thailand aims to process approximately 15 tonnes of surplus fruit into mango and longkong pudding in its first year, all to be filled in 288,000 carton packs Following the success of its pilot project in Bangladesh, the SIG Foundation is proud to announce the expansion of its[Read More…]
SIG launches alu layer-free full barrier solution for multi-serve aseptic cartons
The packaging material offers the same full barrier protection as standard aseptic cartons and the same full shelf life of up to 12 months SIG, the pioneer of aseptic carton packaging without aluminium layer, announces the commercial launch of another industry-first: SIG Terra Alu-free + Full barrier for multi-serve aseptic[Read More…]
Government commits $1Mn to future casino beef week events in Australia
The new funding is expected to enhance the event’s reach, attract greater national and international interest, and deliver lasting economic benefits to the region As thousands flock to the Northern Rivers for this year’s iconic Casino Beef Week, the Albanese Government has announced a major funding boost for the beloved[Read More…]
Australia and New Zealand launch SmartFacts to revolutionise on-shelf product transparency
SmartFacts enables consumers to simply scan a GS1-powered QR code on product packaging using their smartphones to instantly access a suite of trusted product data In a major step toward digital transformation in the food and grocery industry, the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC), the New Zealand Food &[Read More…]
