Technology & Innovation

Dipstick makes waves in food safety testing

27 November 2017 | By George Smith (New Food)

Australian scientists have developed a dipstick that can be used to test for pathogens even in the most remote locations.

Banana breakthrough as scientists breed Panama-resistant strain

24 November 2017 | By George Smith (New Food)

Genetically modified Cavendish bananas have been bred by Australian researchers, potentially sparing the species extinction.

A virtual picnic: VR boosts the taste experience

24 November 2017 | By George Smith (New Food)

Researchers have found that plugging consumers into virtual reality significantly changes the brain's response to their food - but how can it be marketed to alter consumers' thoughts on healthy food?

World-first project sets out to give polystyrene fish boxes a fresh lease on life

17 November 2017 | By George Smith (New Food)

A consortium of companies has been granted EU funding to carry out a project that will turn used polystyrene fish boxes into yoghurt pots.

Disease-resistant apples perform better than old favourites

15 November 2017 | By George Smith (New Food)

New, hardier cultivars of apple can be stored for as long or longer than their traditional forefathers.

Keychain allergen detector to put food retailers on the spot

13 November 2017 | By George Smith (New Food)

Scientists are developing a $40 device, small enough to fit on a keychain, that can accurately test for allergens in food.

Honeywell Research Chemicals

Sensitive and selective analysis of fipronil residues in eggs using Thermo Scientific GC-MS/MS triple quadrupole technology

1 November 2017 | By Thermo Fisher Scientific

Pesticides are chemicals used to protect crops and control a variety of pests such as weeds, fungi, rodents, and insects.

Country Profile: United Kingdom

31 October 2017 | By New Food

This Country Profile explores the threats posed to UK food safety in the wake of Brexit, the rising instances of food fraud and the benefits of Industry 4.0 on the food and beverage sector.

British Government offers new grant to spur farmers onto new technologies and equipment

30 October 2017 | By George Smith (New Food)

Farmers will get a £40 million productivity boost from today (October 30) as the Environment Secretary Michael Gove announces the opening of a new grants scheme for investment in cutting edge technology and new equipment.

Considering putting it in a can? There’s a website for that…

26 October 2017 | By George Smith (New Food)

A new website has been launched to help new businesses get to grips with that slipperiest of topics: the drinks can.

Drones and 3D imaging could help farmers measure crop height

24 October 2017 | By George Smith (New Food)

Researchers in the USA have found a way to replace intensive manual measurement with 3D imaging captured by drones.

Antelope perfume drives flies away from cattle

23 October 2017 | By George Smith (New Food)

Scientist have used an 'antelope perfume' to keep tsetse flies from cows, cutting sleeping sickness rates by 80 per cent.

Dairy sector reaffirms commitment to scheme to boost energy efficiency and cut carbon footprint

16 October 2017 | By George Smith (New Food)

Dairy UK has pledged to continue its collaboration with Government and the wider food and drink sector to reduce carbon emissions and contribute to the decarbonisation of the UK by 2050.

Robocrop: Trial gives glimpse into the future of hands-free farming

2 October 2017 | By George Smith (New Food)

A project has successfully paired autonomous vehicles with drones to produce the first hands-free crop yield.