No sugary drinks for New Zealanders
21 October, 2016An anti sugary drink logo is now available for free in NZ.
Australian research targets next-generation food crops
17 October, 2016Research led by the Australian National University (ANU) is helping to develop food crops which offer bigger yield potential and improved drought tolerance.
CSIRO's contribution to global food security
30 September, 2016CSIRO's work on predicting Australia's agricultural future is gaining international attention.
Building more supermarkets won't solve the obesity crisis
26 September, 2016An analysis has challenged the notion that obesity rates can be reduced by improving access to supermarkets offering healthy food, finding that the bulk of soft drinks and junk foods are purchased in supermarkets.
Possible link between diet and declining fertility in dogs
05 September, 2016Researchers at The University of Nottingham have shown a rapid decline in male dog fertility, with a potential link to environmental contaminants — including dog food.
Study links folic acid fortification with decline in congenital heart defects
02 September, 2016Food fortified with folic acid is associated with reduced rates of congenital heart defects, according to Canadian research.
Healthy Food Partnership
01 September, 2016Government and industry stakeholders have met to progress the work of the Healthy Food Partnership.
Eat vegetables to improve body odour
31 August, 2016Vegetables don't just keep you healthy, they make you smell better too.
Researchers find gene linked to coffee consumption
26 August, 2016Italian scientists have identified a gene which may be involved in regulating coffee consumption.
Tricking our brains into enjoying healthier food
24 August, 2016Scientists may be closing in on a way to trick our brains into believing that desserts and other foods contain more fat, sugar or salt than they actually do.
Australian research highlights Paleo side effects
15 August, 2016Research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has uncovered negative side effects from the Paleo diet.
Natural not always healthy
11 August, 2016Australians may not be getting what they expect when buying 'natural' foods, with almost half of foods labelled as 'natural' found to be high in saturated fat, sugar and/or salt.
Consumers sceptical about superfoods, but eat them 'just in case'
10 August, 2016Research from the University of Adelaide shows Australian consumers consume superfoods for a bit of 'extra insurance' for their health, despite being sceptical about their value.
Official opening for agricultural research centre
28 July, 2016A new agricultural research centre will focus on technologies relevant to environment, agriculture and global food supplies.
UV light oven kills foodborne pathogens
25 July, 2016A US researcher has developed an oven that uses a UV light oven to decontaminate fresh produce.
