This month, a special kind of apple slice will go on sale at select US supermarkets and, thanks to CSIRO research, these apples won't turn brown when they're cut, bitten, or bruised. Arctic apples have been developed by an innovative Canadian biotech company and their first product will be bags of fresh non-browning Arctic Golden apple slices. While there are other sliced apple products already on the market, these are often coated with vitamin C and calcium to prevent browning and to preserve crispness, and this can change their taste. https://blog.csiro.au/apples-no-longer-cruising-for-a-bruising/

Today I was privileged to attend an in-house lunch at EY Sydney hosted by NORA to explore bilateral opportunities between Australia and South Africa. Coffee was served on a tray with a choice of black or white in a glass- an easy way for guests to choose without interrupting conversations.

The new Ruby chocolate offers a whole new flavour. Unlike milk, dark and white, Ruby chocolate is silky and fruity, not sweet, bitter or milky. The berry flavour is all natural, as is the colour. It's made from the ruby cocoa bean through a unique processing that unlocks the flavour and colour naturally present in the ruby bean. No berries, ?berry flavour?or colour are?added. It has already been tested by global research agencies who have validated Ruby as a fourth type of chocolate.?This discovery is regarded as a breakthrough for the chocolate and confectionery industries. https://www.springwise.com/leading-manufacturer-reveals-new-flavour-chocolate/?

A UK startup has come up with an idea that makes your plate look twice as full with food.?Studio Playfool are hoping their creation could help a global challenge in relation to many people who overeat.?Using visual trickery, the mirrored tableware, Half/Full,?shows a mirrored image of exactly what is on the plate, tricking your mind into thinking you?ve eaten double what was originally there. As well as a mirrored plate, there?s also a cup and cutlery featured as part of the range, so you're able to take part in any meal of the day. https://www.springwise.com/mirrored-tableware-tricks-brain-change-eating-habits/?

Designed to sit right on your kitchen bench, the UrbiPod (Australian Made and Owned) will provide simple, successful, stress-free fresh herbs and salads right next to where you cook, adding instant taste and home grown nutrition ? all year round. https://www.urbotanica.com/

This book, published by Ilura Press, is a collection of stories featuring 16 remarkable asylum seekers who are making Australia their new home and sharing their traditional recipes from rich and ancient cuisines. All profits will be donated to asylum seeker centres and organisations.