Bolzano becomes an international center for food fermentation research

14-Nov-2024 - Research into the intestinal macrobiota, the recycling of waste materials and the development of functional and sustainable foods: these are the key research areas of the new ICOFF - International Centre for Food Fermentations at unibz, which was recently opened in the NOI Techpark. It is a ...

Flower power: the hidden potential of apple blossoms

11-Nov-2024 - A study by a research group in the field of food microbiology at the Micro4Food platform at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano shows that extracts with antifungal and antioxidant effects can be obtained through the fermentation of apple blossoms. A result that could be of interest to the food, ...

Food pyramid is influenced by politics, the economy and society

15-Oct-2024 - In Germany, Austria and Switzerland there are new recommendations for a healthy diet. Behind these food pyramids there is often more business and society than nutritionists. The government recommendations for a healthy diet have been criticized ever since they have existed. The history of these ...

World's largest 3D food printing facility opens in Vienna

‘3D Structuring’ technology brings new plant-based product innovations with unique textures to the supermarket

08-Oct-2024 - Vienna, Austria - Austrian food tech start-up Revo Foods has opened the world's largest industrial facility for additive food production in Vienna. The "TASTE FACTORY" uses Revo Foods' proprietary "3D Structuring" technology and enables the introduction of 3D-structured foods with innovative ...

New strategies to combat biofilm formation in the food industry to enhance food safety

24-Sep-2024 - A research team reveals that biofilm formation onfood-contact surfaces in thefoodsupply chain poses a significant challenge, providing an environment for harmful bacteria that can lead to foodborne illnesses and degradefoodquality. This review highlights the critical need for innovative ...

KiESEL study: young children eat twice as much sugar as recommended

09-Sep-2024 - Too many sweets and soft drinks, too few vegetables: in children up to the age of five, the consumption of unhealthy foods more than doubles the recommended daily maximum. At the same time, girls and boys of this age eat too little healthy food, especially vegetables. This is shown by a recent ...

Study nutritional sciences online: Now at Fresenius

Cooperation with ASU for the highest quality of education

26-Jul-2024 - The Nutrition Hub and the Federal Center for Nutrition recently published the fourth edition of the Nutrition Trend Report 2023. This report, which is based on surveys of 170 experts, clearly shows that awareness of healthy eating and interest in mindful eating are constantly growing. The diet of ...

Increase frozen food temperature, reduce CO2

Study on increasing the standard freezer temperature to -15°C

27-Jun-2024 - iglo Germany's parent company, Nomad Foods, today announced the results of its industry-leading eighteen-month study into the feasibility of increasing storage temperatures for frozen food in London to coincide with Climate Action Week. Even a minimal increase in temperature leads to a ...

Nano Degree "Knowledge about food"

27-Jun-2024 - With the Nano Degree "Food Knowledge", students gain an exciting insight into food production processes and answers to the question "What is really healthy?". Specialists are of great importance in the food industry. They are the ones who develop innovative technologies, processes and methods ...

Future Food: Beef Cells Integrated into Rice

By growing animal cells in rice grains, scientists dish up hybrid food

19-Jun-2024 - From lab-grown chicken to cricket-derived protein, these innovative alternatives offer hope for a planet struggling with the environmental and ethical impacts of industrial agriculture. Now, Korean scientists add a new recipe to the list—cultured beef rice—by growing animal muscle and fat cells ...