The production of high grade manuka honey in Australia has been given a boost, with the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) contracting a Leptospermum breeding program with West Australian based company ManukaLife. (more…)
Tag: food
Votes pour in for national fish and chips awards ahead of Easter
Thousands of Australians have already cast their votes in the 2017 Australian Fish and Chips Awards, as the nation prepares to dine on seafood during Easter. (more…)
We're surrounded by food porn
It’s not exactly news that, as a nation, we’re trying our luck with fad diets, but a survey reveals just how few of us have turned to our country’s Australian Dietary Guidelines to help us eat better. (more…)
Cooking up entertaining curriculum
Queensland celebrity chef Ben Milbourne has served up a fusion of science, education and gastronomy with Food Lab. The University of Queensland graduate unveiled a novel international television concept that closely aligns with high school science curricula. UQ has been an active partner in the production of the series, with Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter Høj pledging…
Vegemite and cheese perfect Aussie match
Bega Cheese has reached an agreement to buy Mondelēz International’s Australia and New Zealand grocery and cheese business and with it some of Australia’s most iconic brands. The sale includes brands such as Vegemite, ZoOsh and Bonox – and other products using the Kraft brand under license for items such as peanut butter, nut spreads,…
UQ serves up new Food Science Innovation Precinct
Australia’s food-centric culture – illustrated by the popularity of dining out, healthy eating and television cooking shows – will benefit from a new $1 million facility at The University of Queensland. (more…)