Skip to menu Skip to content Skip to footer

2026

Journal Article

An exploratory study on the use of near infrared spectroscopy to analyse the addition of different polymers and the concentration of PET to black soldier fly larvae

Kolobaric, Adam, Hoffman, Louwrens C., Chapman, James and Cozzolino, Daniel (2026). An exploratory study on the use of near infrared spectroscopy to analyse the addition of different polymers and the concentration of PET to black soldier fly larvae. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 14 (2) 121340, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jece.2026.121340

An exploratory study on the use of near infrared spectroscopy to analyse the addition of different polymers and the concentration of PET to black soldier fly larvae

2026

Journal Article

The contribution of vibrational spectroscopy and data analytics towards the achievement of the global sustainability goals

Cozzolino, Daniel and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2026). The contribution of vibrational spectroscopy and data analytics towards the achievement of the global sustainability goals. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 106 (6) jsfa.70206, 3239-3246. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.70206

The contribution of vibrational spectroscopy and data analytics towards the achievement of the global sustainability goals

2026

Journal Article

Chemometrics, Infrared Sensors and Precision Fermentation – Where are We?

Alagappan, Shanmugan, Nastasi, Joseph Robert, Hoffman, Louwrens C. and Cozzolino, Daniel (2026). Chemometrics, Infrared Sensors and Precision Fermentation – Where are We?. Food Reviews International, 1-18. doi: 10.1080/87559129.2026.2643455

Chemometrics, Infrared Sensors and Precision Fermentation – Where are We?

2026

Journal Article

Effect of sample presentation on the identification of polypropylene (PP), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and polystyrene (PS) using a portable near infrared instrument

Kolobaric, A., Hoffman, L. C., Chapman, J. and Cozzolino, D. (2026). Effect of sample presentation on the identification of polypropylene (PP), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and polystyrene (PS) using a portable near infrared instrument. Spectrochimica Acta - Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 348 (Pt 1) 127190, 127190. doi: 10.1016/j.saa.2025.127190

Effect of sample presentation on the identification of polypropylene (PP), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and polystyrene (PS) using a portable near infrared instrument

2026

Journal Article

Monitoring physiological correlates or biomarkers of welfare in animals – practical applications of vibrational spectroscopy and machine learning

Fernandes, J. N., Hoffman, L. C., Kho, E. A., Navarro, M., Roura, E., Tilbrook, A. J., Blache, D. and Cozzolino, D. (2026). Monitoring physiological correlates or biomarkers of welfare in animals – practical applications of vibrational spectroscopy and machine learning. Applied Spectroscopy Reviews, 1-24. doi: 10.1080/05704928.2026.2637926

Monitoring physiological correlates or biomarkers of welfare in animals – practical applications of vibrational spectroscopy and machine learning

2026

Journal Article

Microalgae Production and Utilization as an Alternative Protein Source in Poultry Nutrition: A Comprehensive Review

Nahdliah, Nungki L., Joudi, Leila, Yousefi, Shima, Alafif, Mohammad Saleh, Schenk, Peer M., Hoffman, Louwrens C., Cozzolino, Daniel and Soumeh, Elham A. (2026). Microalgae Production and Utilization as an Alternative Protein Source in Poultry Nutrition: A Comprehensive Review. Journal of Applied Poultry Research 100696, 100696. doi: 10.1016/j.japr.2026.100696

Microalgae Production and Utilization as an Alternative Protein Source in Poultry Nutrition: A Comprehensive Review

2026

Journal Article

Plastics and persistent chemical contaminants in food waste: challenges for the circular economy

Kolobaric, Adam, Alagappan, Shanmugam, Hoffman, Louwrens C., Cozzolino, Daniel and Chapman, James (2026). Plastics and persistent chemical contaminants in food waste: challenges for the circular economy. Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances, 21 100996, 1-17. doi: 10.1016/j.hazadv.2025.100996

Plastics and persistent chemical contaminants in food waste: challenges for the circular economy

2026

Journal Article

The influence of the nitrogen-to-protein conversion factors on the prediction of crude protein in black soldier fly larvae (<i>Hermetia illucens</i>) using near-infrared spectroscopy

Alagappan, S., Nastasi, J. R., Hoffman, L. C. and Cozzolino, D. (2026). The influence of the nitrogen-to-protein conversion factors on the prediction of crude protein in black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) using near-infrared spectroscopy. Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, 418 (5), 1511-1516. doi: 10.1007/s00216-025-06311-2

The influence of the nitrogen-to-protein conversion factors on the prediction of crude protein in black soldier fly larvae (<i>Hermetia illucens</i>) using near-infrared spectroscopy

2026

Journal Article

Modelling Black Soldier Fly Larvae Growth Performance Based on Chemical Composition and Rearing Conditions—A Machine Learning Approach

Alagappan, Shanmugam, Hoffman, Louwrens and Cozzolino, Daniel (2026). Modelling Black Soldier Fly Larvae Growth Performance Based on Chemical Composition and Rearing Conditions—A Machine Learning Approach. Waste and Biomass Valorization. doi: 10.1007/s12649-026-03541-y

Modelling Black Soldier Fly Larvae Growth Performance Based on Chemical Composition and Rearing Conditions—A Machine Learning Approach

2026

Journal Article

AI in food sciences and technology–beyond the algorithms

Hoffman, Louwrens C. and Cozzolino, Daniel (2026). AI in food sciences and technology–beyond the algorithms. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 66 (1), 172-182. doi: 10.1080/10408398.2025.2520397

AI in food sciences and technology–beyond the algorithms

2026

Journal Article

Impact of short-term feedlot finishing on carcass traits, colour stability, and sensory quality of Karoo lamb

Boden, J. M., Marais, J., Hoffman, L. C., van Zyl, J. H.G. and Strydom, P. E. (2026). Impact of short-term feedlot finishing on carcass traits, colour stability, and sensory quality of Karoo lamb. Small Ruminant Research, 254 107646, 107646. doi: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2025.107646

Impact of short-term feedlot finishing on carcass traits, colour stability, and sensory quality of Karoo lamb

2025

Journal Article

Comparison of benchtop and portable near-infrared instruments to predict the type of microplastic added to high-moisture food samples

Kolobaric, Adam, Alagappan, Shanmugam, Čaloudová, Jana, Hoffman, Louwrens C., Chapman, James and Cozzolino, Daniel (2025). Comparison of benchtop and portable near-infrared instruments to predict the type of microplastic added to high-moisture food samples. Sensors, 26 (1) 210, 210. doi: 10.3390/s26010210

Comparison of benchtop and portable near-infrared instruments to predict the type of microplastic added to high-moisture food samples

2025

Journal Article

Process Analytical Technologies (PAT) in the Food Industry: An Agile Tool for Traceability and Sustainability

Alagappan, Shanmugam, Hoffman, Louwrens Christiaan and Cozzolino, Daniel (2025). Process Analytical Technologies (PAT) in the Food Industry: An Agile Tool for Traceability and Sustainability. Critical Reviews in Analytical Chemistry, 1-8. doi: 10.1080/10408347.2025.2601695

Process Analytical Technologies (PAT) in the Food Industry: An Agile Tool for Traceability and Sustainability

2025

Journal Article

Influence of the waste substrate and extraction method on the lipid profile of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens)

Mendez Sanchez, C., De Lamo Castelvi, S., Alagappan, S., Hoffman, L. C., Yarger, O. and Cozzolino, D. (2025). Influence of the waste substrate and extraction method on the lipid profile of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens). Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, 1-11. doi: 10.1163/23524588-bja10347

Influence of the waste substrate and extraction method on the lipid profile of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens)

2025

Journal Article

Environmentally friendly and rapid quality control methods for the sustainable edible insect industry

Alagappan, Shanmugam, Mendez Sanchez, Carmen, De Lamo-Castellví, Sílvia, Hoffman, Louwrens Christiaan and Cozzolino, Daniel (2025). Environmentally friendly and rapid quality control methods for the sustainable edible insect industry. Processes, 13 (12) 4014. doi: 10.3390/pr13124014

Environmentally friendly and rapid quality control methods for the sustainable edible insect industry

2025

Journal Article

Biopreservation of ground beef patties using lactic acid: a sustainable alternative to synthetic additives

Beya, Michel M., Netzel, Michael E., Sultanbawa, Yasmina, Smyth, Heather E. and Hoffman, Louwrens C. (2025). Biopreservation of ground beef patties using lactic acid: a sustainable alternative to synthetic additives. International Journal of Food Science, 2025 (1) 9930525, 1-11. doi: 10.1155/ijfo/9930525

Biopreservation of ground beef patties using lactic acid: a sustainable alternative to synthetic additives

2025

Journal Article

Assessment of apparent metabolizable energy, and ileal amino acid digestibility of full-fat black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) in broiler chickens

Alafif, Mohammad S., Hoffman, Louwrens, Cozzolino, Daniel, Abdollahi, M. Reza, Roura, Eugeni, Nguyen, Ai Duc and Soumeh, Elham A. (2025). Assessment of apparent metabolizable energy, and ileal amino acid digestibility of full-fat black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) in broiler chickens. Poultry Science, 104 (10) 105506, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.psj.2025.105506

Assessment of apparent metabolizable energy, and ileal amino acid digestibility of full-fat black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) in broiler chickens

2025

Journal Article

Oil distribution and stability modulate textured vegetable protein hydration and juiciness perception in plant-based meat analogues

Xue, Chao, Rudge, Raisa E. D., Ngo, Jasmine, Hassall, Emma, Hoffman, Louwrens C., Stokes, Jason R. and Smyth, Heather E. (2025). Oil distribution and stability modulate textured vegetable protein hydration and juiciness perception in plant-based meat analogues. Food Structure, 46 100491, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.foostr.2025.100491

Oil distribution and stability modulate textured vegetable protein hydration and juiciness perception in plant-based meat analogues

2025

Journal Article

Tracing the addition of black soldier fly larvae to barley flour using near infrared spectroscopy - Effects of batch and processing treatment

Čaloudová, Jana, Pospiech, Matej, Hoffman, Louwrens C., Alagappan, Shanmugam, Yarger, Olympia and Cozzolino, Daniel (2025). Tracing the addition of black soldier fly larvae to barley flour using near infrared spectroscopy - Effects of batch and processing treatment. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 145 107774, 1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jfca.2025.107774

Tracing the addition of black soldier fly larvae to barley flour using near infrared spectroscopy - Effects of batch and processing treatment

2025

Conference Publication

Bridging the juiciness gap in plant-based meat analogues: sensory perspectives on porosity, fat distribution and oil stability

Xue, Chao, Smyth, Heather, Rudge, Raisa and Hoffman, Louw (2025). Bridging the juiciness gap in plant-based meat analogues: sensory perspectives on porosity, fat distribution and oil stability. 16th Pangborn Sensory Science Symposium, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 17 - 21 August 2025.

Bridging the juiciness gap in plant-based meat analogues: sensory perspectives on porosity, fat distribution and oil stability