September 6, 2024 | Australia

CSIRO and Murdoch University launch Bioplastics Innovation Hub

The Bioplastics Innovation Hub aims to revolutionise plastic packaging by developing biologically derived plastic that can break down in compost, land, or water CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, and Murdoch…

September 6, 2024 | Academic

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,…

September 6, 2024 | Company News

Lallemand inaugurates new research and development laboratories

This significant expansion enhances its interdisciplinary research and development capabilities at the Blagnac and Beauzelle sites Lallemand announces the inauguration of its new laboratories in France, increasing its capacity by…

August 27, 2024 | China

Angel Yeast expands into probiotics R&D and production

Angel Yeast’s probiotics production now focuses on three main industrialised strains – the Lactobacillus plantarum S2 has a strong acid-producing capacity Angel Yeast, a global leader in yeast manufacturing, has officially…

August 23, 2024 | Nutrition

Soymilk can improve heart health by lowering blood pressure

Scientists conclude that classifying soymilk as ultra-processed may mislead consumers about its nutritional qualities The consumption of soymilk can contribute to cardiometabolic health by lowering both blood pressure and blood…

August 21, 2024 | Australia

Australia invests $41Mn to develop new fruit and nut varieties

The main goals of the program include creating smaller, high-density orchards to increase yield and implementing automation to alleviate the pressures caused by labour shortages Growers and plant scientists in…

August 14, 2024 | Australia

New strawberry variety Stella debuts in Australia

Stella-ASBP’s strengths include its resistance to red leaf disorder, ensuring healthier and more robust plants A high-yielding, disease-resistant and delicious new strawberry variety has been unveiled at the Ekka, on…

August 8, 2024 | R & D

Study shows strawberries may lower cardiovascular disease risk

The study aimed to investigate the dose-related effects of strawberry fruit intake on endothelial function and glucose control Strawberries, Canada’s favourite fruit, are top for consumers in taste, and research…

August 1, 2024 | Academic

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…

July 31, 2024 | China

IFF to open state-of-the-art centre in Shanghai

The Shanghai Creative Centre positions the company to capture a greater share of the Asian market IFF, a global leader in food and beverage, home and personal care, scent, and…