Abraham Amadeus

In a linear economy we ‘take’ raw materials from the environment, ‘make’ something, ‘use’ or don’t use it, and finally ‘dispose’ of it.  For example: in a supermarket, food that is still good but needs to be removed from shelves – often due to inventory or overstock reasons – typically heads to the landfill. We […]

“More than 40 years after the war on cancer was declared, we have spent billions fighting the good fight. The National Cancer Institute has spent some $90 billion on research and treatment during that time. “Some 260 nonprofit organisations in the United States have dedicated themselves to cancer — more than the number established for […]

In the 3D printing process, a physical object is produced from a 3D digital model. This generally occurs by the laying down of successive thin layers of material to bring the digital model to life.   The steps involved in this process will vary depending on the type of printer and the raw materials involved, […]

Researchers from the Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology have been investigating 3D printing of grinding and milling fractions of rice husk.  With the aim of sustainability approaches and production of designer 3D food packages, this study examined the effect of printability of rice husk fractions of different size reduction methods. Extrusion tests were performed for both […]

In a world that has woken up to the reality of climate change and other environmental matters, a large amount of research goes into developing eco-friendlier approaches to everyday objects and processes.    Environmental concerns have become more important to consumers, leading many companies to design products around sustainability principles. This can be focussed on […]

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that damages the cells in the immune system and weakens a person’s ability to fight everyday infections and disease. While AIDS cannot be transmitted from one person to another, the HIV virus can. There is currently no cure for HIV, but there are very effective drug treatments that […]

Is there a best technique to cook vegetables? A study carried out at the University of Brazil about physical and sensory aspects to stimulate their consumption has attempted to answer this.  Consumers are becoming more health-conscious and have less time to prepare meals. They are often confused about which time and cooking method are adequate to preserve […]

There’s an entire industry dedicated to making foods crispy. Ever wondered why we are so drawn to the snap of a potato chip or the crackle of fried chicken – it’s down to biology, psychology and an incredible amount of engineering. Crispness is a critical attribute of quality for crispy products, which can be evaluated […]

In the immediate future, it’s time for Millenials to move over. Generation Z is coming of age and is set to become the purchasing powerhouse of the global economy. Research has shown that Generation Zers (typically born after 1995) to be more health conscious, more open minded and more international in their habits compared to […]

According to Food Technology magazine, “It’s relatively easy to predict what consumers will be eating within a few years but what about further ahead? “This is the million-dollar question keeping the food and beverage industry on its toes. Will our diets evolve into the realms of science fiction? “Based on what we know now, food shortages will […]