http://www.sciencenewzealand.org An RSS feed of all food & beverage related stories on ScienceNZ en-GB Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:29:09 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/food_beverage/coloured_kiwifruit_just_the_start Kiwifruit lovers will be like kids in a chinese gooseberry store as DNA research is released for breeding fruit with new colours, flavours and health properties. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:08:59 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/food_beverage/first_fruits_from_new_collaboration The US food industry samples the first new natural fruit flavours to emerge from collaboration between HortResearch and US-based flavour house Blue Pacific. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:02:04 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/food_beverage/international_wine_genomics_project_launched HortResearch has joined researchers from NZ and Canada in a $6.5m programme that will investigate&nbsp; molecular aspects of key winemaking processes. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:41:52 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/food_beverage/fresh_produce_success_demands_value_over_volume Research and innovation will help horticulture become a $10b industry says HortResearch Acting CEO Dr Bruce Campbell. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:54:27 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/food_beverage/test_checks_if_vegetables_are_organic In the expanding market for organic produce, how do you prove that only organic fertilisers have been used? New Zealand's GNS Science has developed what is believed to be the first independent test. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:32:27 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/food_beverage/understanding_science_for_smart_snack_choices <p>Nine and ten year-olds in Hamilton discovered how to match their activity levels with snack choices as part of a biotech learning experience. </p> Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:34:42 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/food_beverage/nz_research_leading_to_better_foods_health A collaboration between international quality researchers at AgResearch and the Liggins Institute has the potential to bring about major improvements in agriculture, such as lamb growth, disease resistance and milk production, and human health. Sun, 25 May 2008 23:21:53 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/food_beverage/science_breakthough_leads_to_new_gourmet_mushrooms The breakthough is the result of a long term research programme undertaken by Crop &amp; Food Research with its commercial partner, First Light Mushroom Co Ltd. Sun, 04 May 2008 22:50:50 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/food_beverage/hortresearch_license_new_apple_cultivar HortResearch plant breeders say they have produced a new golden apple - a Royal Gala X Braeburn cross - which will go on sale next year. Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:28:52 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/food_beverage/the_true_flavour_of_collaboration HortResearch joins US firm in search for &quot;next generation&quot; fruit flavours and fruit-based ingredients. Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:24:26 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/food_beverage/fruit_boost_for_sports_performance Sports consumers, from elite athletes and weekend warriors to executive exercisers and soccer moms, may soon benefit from the unique performance and recovery factors found in fruit. Sat, 22 Mar 2008 09:00:34 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/food_beverage/food_a_social_thing The fascinating social and religious context of food in America - including why raw milk drinkers fear vegans - is the topic between AgResearch Toxicologist Dr Rex Munday and Kim Hill (Radio New Zealand). Wed, 16 Jan 2008 01:25:57 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/food_beverage/new_centres_to_feed_appetite_for_value_added_food AgResearch is hoping to collaboratively establish three national food research centres that will accelerate the development and commercialisation of high-value food technologies and products. Wed, 16 Jan 2008 01:23:11 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/food_beverage/selenium_enriched_milk_straight_from_the_cow <p>AgResearch scientists have found ways to significantly boost the selenium content of meat and milk on-farm - directly improving foods and ingredients without the need for additives.</p> Thu, 03 Jan 2008 08:35:05 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/food_beverage/strong_growth_in_cereal_based_food_exports A new analysis by Crop &amp; Food Research of New Zealand's cereal-based foods and baked-goods sector has shown it to be achieving significant and consistent export growth. Thu, 06 Dec 2007 09:11:15 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/food_beverage/1m_project_to_tap_native_plant_potential Flavours used in traditional Maori cooking &ndash; and possibly some brand-new flavours &ndash; could soon enter trendy cuisine and earn export dollars. Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:44:26 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/food_beverage/mood_food_from_fruit A new fruit drink under development by HortResearch uses natural fruit compounds to help relieve stress. Sun, 07 Oct 2007 21:36:08 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/food_beverage/organic_food_industry_revived_on_east_coast_north_island <p>Crop &amp; Food Research scientists are helping organic growers to expand their businesses and to build on strong cropping traditions.<br /></p> Sun, 16 Sep 2007 21:44:03 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/food_beverage/a_versatile_tool_for_better_potato_management <p>A potato calculator that matches nitrogen fertiliser to crop demand and reduces leaching has been developed with funding from Horticulture NZ Potato Product Group and Ballance Agri Nutrients. </p> Thu, 13 Sep 2007 04:42:18 GMT http://www.sciencenewzealand.org/food_beverage/irl_scientist_s_breakthrough_leads_to_burgeoning_billion_dollar_cranberry_industry Groundbreaking research by Lower Hutt scientist Dr Lai Yeap Foo into the chemical compounds of the cranberry that inhibit urinary tract infection has resulted in soaring global demand in cranberry-based products.