March 13, 2026 | R & D

Aston University and Mondelēz International Partner to Reimagine Food Engineering Technologies

Through PhD and research projects supported by Mondelēz, AIME researchers will focus on harnessing taste receptor proteins found on the tongue Aston University and Mondelēz International have launched a research and innovation…

March 10, 2026 | Cultured Meat

Building a Science-Driven Safety Framework for Cultivated Meat

Professor William Chen, the Michael Fam Chair Professor in Food Science and Technology at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore As the global food industry explores sustainable protein alternatives, cultivated meat…

March 5, 2026 | R & D

Study Finds Rice Bran Compound Delivered Through Nanotechnology May Protect Ageing Cells

USDA-funded research published in the Journal of Functional Foods explores how nano-encapsulated gamma-oryzanol reduces oxidative stress in ageing cell models Researchers at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) have found that a…

March 5, 2026 | Australia

WA Scientists Discover New Deep-Sea Crustacean Stocks with Strong Commercial Potential

The initiative forms part of a two-year research project funded by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) on behalf of the Australian Government Researchers in Western Australia have identified…

March 2, 2026 | Food

University of Florida Develops Vitamin A–Rich Tomato to Tackle Global Deficiency

The improved tomatoes contain beta-carotene levels exceeding those found in commercial tomatoes and even many beta-carotene–rich foods such as kale and sweet potatoes Scientists at the University of Florida have…

March 2, 2026 | Interaction

Inside the World’s First AI Centre of Excellence for Chocolate and Cocoa

Yeting Liu, VP, Barry Callebaut, Cacao Coatings CoE and Customer Innovation & Technical Services, AMEA From climate resilience to cost optimisation, the demands on chocolate and cacao coatings manufacturers are…

February 26, 2026 | Australia

Deakin University and Bellarine Foods Partner to Develop Sustainable Marine-Derived Proteins

The project aims to strengthen Australia’s capability to produce homegrown, sustainable protein solutions while reducing reliance on imports In a move set to reshape Australia’s health, wellness, and cosmetics industries,…

February 19, 2026 | China

BON Partners with Chang’an Pilot to Launch Joint Laboratory for Natural Ingredient Bio-manufacturing

The Joint Laboratory will focus on the research and development of bio-manufactured natural active ingredients for use in functional foods and personal care products Bon Natural Life Limited, a leading…

February 13, 2026 | Company News

Chiquita Advances Banana Innovation with Completion of Yelloway Banana Pan-Genome

Developed through Yelloway B.V., an innovation joint venture between Chiquita and KeyGene, (Yelloway) Chiquita has announced a major advancement in banana innovation with the completion of the Yelloway banana pan-genome, a foundational…

February 11, 2026 | Company News

Barry Callebaut Opens Global Innovation Centre in Singapore

As the first Callebaut GIC to feature a new integrated model, the Singapore centre represents a bold new vision for collaboration and creativity Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of…