Nut allergy could be predicted by maternal diet
06 January, 2014Children whose mothers eat more peanuts or tree nuts (P/TN) during pregnancy are less likely to develop P/TN allergies themselves, researchers have found.
An alternative to trans fats?
20 December, 2013Using low-calorie sugars as a structuring agent, researchers from The City College of New York have reported the successful transformation of vegetable oils to a semi-solid form, offering a potential alternative to trans fats.
Natural red is the most challenging colour
17 December, 2013Increasingly, manufacturers are turning to natural sources for food and beverage colouring. Of these colours, red is the most challenging, a recent poll has shown.
FODMAP Friendly food range launched
17 December, 2013 | Supplied by: Kez's KitchenKez’s Kitchen has released Australia’s first ‘FODMAP Friendly’ certified range of cereals and snacks, helping IBS sufferers select breakfast and snack foods that will agree with them.
Better packaging and smarter process technology for less spoilage
13 December, 2013 | Supplied by: interpack
Innovative packages are key in the fight against food loss and wastage. More effective barrier layers, germicidal films and freshness indicators help products keep for longer and halt consumers' throwaway mentality. However, despite these improvements, companies must keep a constant eye on process efficiency and costs.
Most vegetables don't make the cut under Health Star rating system
13 December, 2013The Health Star rating system fails on one significant count, according to AUSVEG: almost no fresh vegetables qualify for the five-star rating, despite their being minimally processed and beneficial to good health.
Mocon OX-TRAN Model 12/21 10x oxygen transmission rate test instrument
06 December, 2013 | Supplied by: Inspection Systems Pty LtdMocon's OX-TRAN Model 2/21 10x system accurately and repeatably measures barriers at levels 10 times lower than previous levels. The system measures films or packages at precise temperature and relative humidity conditions.
AFGC accused of undermining star rating system
06 December, 2013The AFGC has been accused of undermining the star rating front-of-pack labelling system that was agreed to by the former Labor government. The AFGC has defended the allegations, saying it remains committed to the scheme.
Healthy eating only costs $1.50 more per day
06 December, 2013Bad news for those who blame their poor eating habits on the high price of healthy food: research has shown that the healthiest diets cost only $1.50 per day more than the least healthy diets.
Energy drinks affect heart function
03 December, 2013Research has shown that caffeinated beverages increase the heart’s contraction rates, leading researchers to suggest that children and people with cardiac arrhythmia should avoid these drinks.
Controversial GM maize study retracted
02 December, 2013The Journal of Food and Chemical Toxicology has retracted a controversial article which claimed to have found evidence that genetically modified (GM) maize is toxic when consumed by rats.
Consumers want more bad news on food packaging
27 November, 2013A Cornell University study found that consumers are willing to pay a premium for products labelled 'free from' something, but only if the packaging includes negative information on whatever the product is free from.
Switching off plant ageing to feed the world
26 November, 2013Researchers at the University of Münster and Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology in Germany have identified key regulatory genes in plants that 'switch off' flowering, allowing plants to live longer, grow faster and become bigger.
Responsible bioplastic development alliance forms
25 November, 2013Eight companies have formed a partnership with WWF to encourage the responsible development of bioplastics. The Bioplastic Feedstock Alliance comprises: Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, Danone, Ford, HJ Heinz Company, Nike, P&G and Unilever.
Better wheat, barley and maize through genome research
21 November, 2013Roche has released SeqCap EZ Exome Designs for the target enrichment of the wheat, barley and maize genomes. These agriculture exome designs provide researchers a cost-effective and easy-to-use alternative sequencing method beyond whole genome sequencing.
