Goodman Fielder, Sanitarium and Bakers Delight have become the first registered users of the Code of Practice for Whole Grain Ingredient Content Claims. [ + ]

Following pressure from an Oxfam campaign, Coca-Cola has announced it will take steps to stamp out the practice of land grabs among its suppliers. [ + ]

Partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), the primary source of trans fat in processed foods, will no longer be considered "generally recognised as safe" under a new determination issued by the FDA. [ + ]

Australia's outbreaks of Salmonella poisoning can be reduced through the careful and hygienic handling of eggs through the supply chain, as well as in the kitchen, according to University of Adelaide research. [ + ]

New research suggests that our instinctive appetite for protein is so powerful that it drives us to continue eating until we have sufficient protein - even if it means consuming far more energy than we need. [ + ]

The Local Government Association of South Australia (LGA) has lent its support for AUSVEG's campaign to stop the import of fresh potatoes from New Zealand to prevent the spread of Zebra Chip disease. [ + ]

While most Australians are patriotic in their beer choice, an increasing number are making the switch to imported beer, a new report from Roy Morgan Research shows. [ + ]

A humble Japanese pickle could be the next 'superfood', after scientists discovered that it contains a bacteria that prevents the flu. [ + ]

The flexible packaging market has been forecast to grow from $73 billion in 2012 to $99 billion by 2018 with a CAGR of 5.1%, according to a new report from MarketsandMarkets. [ + ]

Dow AgroSciences Australia has applied to have the Food Standards Code changed to allow genetically modified soybean. FSANZ has issued a call for submissions on the application. [ + ]

Blueberries’ high polyphenol content has earned them ‘superfood’ status. While they are healthy enough when raw, recent research shows that cooking or baking the fruit changes their health benefits. [ + ]

To meet the WHO salt target, Nestlé has pledged to accelerate the reduction of salt in all its food brands. The WHO salt target is no more than 5 grams of salt per person per day by 2025. [ + ]

The majority of Australians support taxing soft drinks and junk food, the Obesity Policy Coalition claims, particularly if the money raised is used to reduce the cost of healthy foods. [ + ]

The Anti-Dumping Commission’s preliminary report on processed tomatoes has been welcomed by the Australian Made Campaign. The report finds in favour of local processors and recommends tariffs be imposed on 'dumped' processed tomatoes. [ + ]

SAI Global has anounced it will present a seminar on Standard 1.2.7, the new Health Claims standard. Presented by compliance specialist James Elton, the seminar will cover all the 'need to knows' of the standard. [ + ]