Researchers at Hanbat National University have developed a dual-function food packaging system that combines surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) sensing technology with antimicrobial properties. The nanostructured wrapper enables real-time, non-destructive detection of nutritional components and spoilage markers whilst actively preserving food through curcumin-based antimicrobial action.
Researchers have identified six novel diterpene esters in roasted Arabica coffee beans using an innovative bioactivity-oriented analytical approach that combines 1D NMR spectroscopy with LC-MS/MS molecular networking. The compounds demonstrate moderate α-glucosidase inhibitory activity, suggesting potential applications in managing blood glucose levels.
Danone has been awarded Triple A status by CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project) for 2025, placing the multinational food and beverage company among an elite group of 23 organisations globally to achieve top ratings across all three environmental categories: climate change, water stewardship and forest preservation.
Tufts University’s Center for Cellular Agriculture (TUCCA) has established an open-access cell bank to preserve and distribute cultivated meat technology from companies that have closed operations, partnering with the Good Food Institute to make proprietary cell lines publicly available to researchers and developers.
TNA Solutions presented its complete line solutions for confectionery and nutraceutical production at ProSweets 2026 in Cologne, Germany, from 1–4 February. The global processing and packaging technology specialist showcased equipment designed to address the unique challenges of handling sticky products, optimising production flow, and reducing waste.
German and Chinese researchers have developed a protein engineering approach that reprograms metazoan fatty acid synthase to produce short- and medium-chain fatty acids with unprecedented specificity. The technology, demonstrated in the industrial yeast Ogataea polymorpha, offers a sustainable alternative to palm kernel oil extraction for food.
Givaudan has announced the 7th edition of its Chef’s Council, a global culinary initiative that brings together leading chefs and flavour scientists to develop new approaches to hot and spicy taste experiences. The event will take place in Mexico City from 23–27 March 2026.
Three Fraunhofer institutes are collaborating on a mobile gas chromatography sensor system designed to identify counterfeit food products directly at the point of inspection. The shoulder bag-sized device aims to enable non-specialists to perform rapid authenticity assessments without the need for laboratory analysis.
Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a nanocellulose-based packaging film that combines high oxygen barrier properties with a built-in colour-change freshness indicator, offering a biodegradable alternative to multi-layer petrochemical packaging.
New Wave Biotech, a UK-based developer of AI-powered bioprocess simulation software, has announced a commercial partnership with Nurasa, the Singapore-based food innovation company owned by Temasek. The collaboration aims to help food-tech and ingredient companies move from laboratory development to commercial-scale manufacturing with reduced risk and faster timelines.
Prof. Ji-Hwan Ha from Hanbat National University, Republic of Korea
Felix Lehmann & Martin Grininger/Goethe University
Fraunhofer IPMS
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