Artificial food dyes in brand-name foods
19 July, 2016The Center for Science in the Public Interest is urging food and beverage companies to make a public commitment to eliminate the use of dyes by the end of 2017.
Solar salt leads production in the Asia–Pacific region
18 July, 2016The Asia–Pacific region will account for 45% of salt consumed by 2020, and most will be solar.
Why artificial sweeteners can increase appetite
13 July, 2016 by Adam FloranceAs well as promoting hyperactivity and insomnia, a new study co-led by the University of Sydney has found that artificial sweeteners actually increase feelings of hunger leading to higher calorific intake.
Cut Salmonella by 90% in minced meats
07 July, 2016Bacteriophage-based technology is claimed to reduce the Salmonella load in minced meats by 90%.
Collaboration looks for alternatives to salt
06 July, 2016Many companies are seeking to address the concerns of health professionals and consumers and reduce the salt content of their products. Nestlé has just extended its collaboration with life sciences company Chromocell Corporation in a bid to jointly develop novel ingredients that can be used to create nutritious, tasty foods that contain less salt.
Good news for the Australian livestock industry
04 July, 2016The development of antibiotic resistance in humans may be somewhat overemphasised with respect to the risk posed by Australian meat and other livestock products, according to a recent survey.
Algal omega-3 farm to be built in SE Queensland
04 July, 2016Omega-3 algae farming company Qponics has been awarded a $1 million grant to construct a commercial-sized algae farm in South East Queensland.
Improving texture and reducing energy content
21 June, 2016The food industry is continuously looking for new, natural ingredients that improve the quality of food products and promote consumers' health.
GLDHC for Ingredion's Hi-Maize resistant starch
14 June, 2016Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has granted Ingredion a General Level Digestive Health Claim (GLDHC) for Hi-Maize resistant starch in Australia.
Cholesterol-lowering foods market predicted to grow
14 June, 2016The link between cholesterol levels and cardiovascular risk is well established and well known by consumers too. This has created a market for cholesterol-lowering foods that is predicted to grow at a CAGR of 8.5% to 2020.
'Foreign' food dominates diets all over the world
08 June, 2016In Australia and New Zealand, close to 100% of our diets and agricultural systems are based on 'non-native' crops. In fact, 'foreign' crops dominate national food consumption and farming practices worldwide with nearly 70% of the crops contributing calories, fat and protein in a country's diet historically originating elsewhere.
4.5 thousand tonnes of flour recalled due to E. coli scare
07 June, 2016 by Janette WoodhouseHuge recalls cause huge damage to brands, profitability and even viability — and 4500 million kg of flour is a huge recall.
Major players sign up to trans fat phase-out
19 May, 2016Eleven of the world's largest food and beverage companies have pledged to phase out industrially produced trans fat by the end of 2018.
McCormick acquires Gourmet Garden for $150 million
27 April, 2016Australian herb brand Gourmet Garden has been purchased by flavour giant McCormick & Company.
