Food and beverage news

Algorithm can sniff out whisky’s strongest notes and origin

Researchers develop an edible biofilm for extending fruit shelf life

The developed natural polysaccharide-based edible coating can replace synthetic packaging, offering a sustainable solution to reduce global food waste

More calories – more consumption

Individuals with and without obesity both prefer high-calories food

Fossil fuels help us grow food.

That’s good for food production but bad for the planet.

$791,000 grant to support future nematode-resistant soybean varieties

Plant-parasitic nematodes annually cause $160 billion in agricultural losses globally

Is fake meat good to eat?

Processed plant-based meat alternatives linked to depression risk in vegetarians

Kaempferol: Natural Aid for Allergies Discovered

Natural Effects of Flavonoids Against Food Allergies Confirmed

Restrict advertising - protect children

Yeast as food emulsifier? Easily released protein as strong as casein

Cell wall proteins exhibit emulsifying action, offer possible alternative to emulsifiers derived from milk, other known allergens

How chemical reactions deplete nutrients in plant-based drinks

EU project CIRCULAR FoodPack

How to make flexible food packaging recyclable

New, simple, and natural method for producing vitamin B

Researchers at DTU have succeeded in developing a natural and simple method for producing vitamin B2

Unilever to sell foods brands Unox and Zwan to Zwanenberg Food Group

From water to chewing gum: more and more products with added caffeine

Online study by the NRW consumer advice center shows that the caffeine content is often not apparent at first glance

The Coca‑Cola Company Announces New Leadership for Global Emerging Category

Dubai raclette: an innovative cheese inspired by the Dubai chocolate hype

Pulses - EU Commission expects increasing harvest volumes

EBSA further expands its position as a purchasing company

New, family-run partner from the beverage industry

The Oat Factory sets new standards in oat drinks with innovative oat products

New production facility of the frischli and Brüggen joint venture starts production

New: Baileys Chocolate

Baileys Chocolate opens up irresistible sales opportunities

How Nestlé and the Swiss Confederation are upskilling and creating job opportunities for Nigerian youth

Young people most stressed about spending family time this Christmas

How polluted is algae?

Heavy metals and high iodine levels found in dried algae

Mercosur agreement makes orange juice cheaper again

Plastic fantastic: Green, strong and edible

Researchers have created a biodegradable composite material that might help battle the global plastic-waste crisis

Microbe of the Year 2023: Bacillus subtilis – for health and technology

Already, Bacillus subtilis is indispensable in many industries, and many more innovations are expected

Interdisciplinary research team developing novel drug detection technology

New system uses software that acts like a robotic scientist

Breakthrough in zinc-based rechargeable batteries: A safer, sustainable alternative

Case Western Reserve University researcher advances zinc-sulfur battery technology

A new era of allergy treatment

Scientists unveil the early molecular key to curing life-threatening allergies

MIT gel changes color on demand

Material could lead to fast, inexpensive sensors

Researchers develop a new material that removes a dangerous “forever chemical,” from drinking water

Powerful technology can detect and filter out chemical linked to cancer and other health risks, potentially revolutionizing water purification efforts

CRISPR-Cas technology: ETH researchers have uncovered a serious side effect

A molecule designed to make the process more efficient destroys parts of the genome

World Community Grid Targets AIDS in Giant Research Effort

Second project will help determine effective AIDS therapies

Fresh iron from old mining sludge

Great interest in pilot plant

‘Love hormone’ instead of opioids

A groundbreaking new approach to treating chronic abdominal pain

Chemical analyses faster and more precise than ever before

A new spectroscopy method: Ultra-short light pulses enable high-precision "artificial nose"

Recycling batteries with citric acid

Highly efficient recycling process for NCM lithium-ion batteries

Designing large new proteins with AI

New method for designing artificial proteins

Roche lays the foundation for the diagnostics production of the future in Germany

Investment of more than 600 million euros in a high-tech production center - Roche's largest single investment in Germany to date

Advanced Automation Technologies agrees to acquire GERSTEL

Expanding automated sample preparation capabilities

Delivering medicines with microscopic flowers

Microparticles consisting of extremely thin petals can be used to transport medicines precisely via the bloodstream to tumors or blood clots

New dimension for efficient laboratory work

Laboratory SaaS provider Labforward ramps up Series B financing to >€8.5 million in second closing

Renewable Carbon Feedstocks: Building a Net-Zero Chemical Industry in 2050

CCU and recycling as the cornerstone of the chemical industry’s feedstock in 2050

Brain tumour cells rapidly integrate into brain-wide neuronal circuits

Researchers hope to use their new findings for future therapies for glioblastomas, which are currently incurable

Flexible microspectrometer for mobile applications

Fraunhofer IOF presents high-resolution spectral measurements with miniaturized optics

Breakthrough: Previously unknown compound in chloraminated drinking water identified

Identifying the compound required a more complete understanding of chemistry and better analytical instrumentation

A stronghold in the fight against viruses - new bacterial immune system decoded

International research team describes for the first time the structure and function of the Zorya system

New brain target for potential treatment of social pathology in autism spectrum disorder

From chip shop to pit stop

Scientists make cooking oil biofuel as efficient as diesel

Concept Life Sciences and Accelero Biostructures partner to advance X-ray crystallography in early drug discovery

Up to 10 times faster drug development expected

Surfaces and Interfaces: Innovative techniques allow researchers to study interfaces with great precision

Liquid water molecules are inherently asymmetric

New insight into the bonds between water molecule

Cancer research: Small change with a big impact

How p53 works

Which animals exist right here? Now researchers are able to find the answer out of thin air

Researchers have found a way to collect samples of animal DNA from the air with a new method