Mad cow disease shows sharp drop
21 July, 2006
A United Nations agency reported an annual 50% drop worldwide over the past three years in cases of Bovine Spongiform Encepalopathy (BSE), or mad cow disease, blamed for causing a fatal degenerative illness in humans.
Investigating the molecular structure of foods
06 July, 2006
Under an agreement signed between the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) and CSIRO, scientists will seek to determine the molecular structure of the foods we eat.
The death of Australian tin cans
05 July, 2006
BlueScope steel has announced the closure of its tin mill at Port Kembla following a review of the operation that confirmed the business was no longer viable.
We are eating ourselves to death
06 June, 2006 by Roy Con Foo, CEO, Chr. Hansen Pty Ltd | Supplied by: Novonesis
Although the refrigerated display counters at the supermarkets abound in healthy food items, we are eating an increasingly greater amount of unhealthy foods
Assessment of aspartame study and its safety
08 May, 2006
The AFC panel of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has evaluated a long-term study on the carcinogenicity of aspartame conducted by the European Ramazzini Foundation in Bologna, Italy.
Prevention of childhood obesity
01 May, 2006
Two of the leading health peak bodies, Diabetes Australia and The Cancer Council, in Victoria have called for the Victorian Government to strengthen its commitment to both regulation and community education to help fight the alarming childhood obesity trends.
Group formed to promote biological agriculture
26 April, 2006
The Biological Farmers of Australia has formed a sub committee to promote the principles, benefits and good practices of biological agriculture.
Shelf life extender
15 March, 2006 | Supplied by: NutriMed Group
Multisorb Technologies has introduced the FreshCard oxygen absorber to preserve the freshness and quality of packaged food and extend product shelf life.
Move to focus on food systems
15 March, 2006
Vital health and environmental issues such as food security and sustainable development are to be addressed after the European Science Foundation recently accepted a proposal for a new Forward Look that aims to create a broad research agenda focusing on all aspects of food systems.
Curbing foodborne illnesses
23 February, 2006
According to OzFoodNet 5.4 million cases of foodborne illness occur in Australia annually.
Soup-ed up packaging
17 February, 2006
Soup packaging has taken an interesting twist with manufacturer Campbell’s of the UK launching two of its dry soup brands in a PET jar, manufactured by RPC Containers Blackburn.
Ticking eggs
13 February, 2006
They're a highly nutritious food containing top quality protein, 10 vitamins and minerals in one convenient package, but the Heart Foundation is still expecting some Australians to be surprised when they see fresh eggs now displaying the Tick.
Developing safe mercury message
13 January, 2006
The NSW Food Authority has been asked by the world’s leading health body to help devise communication solutions so other countries can show people how to safely eat fish while reducing the risk from mercury.
GE canola contamination in Australia
10 November, 2005
The Biological Farmers of Australia (BFA) has called for immediate action by federal and state governments to determine the source, and extent, of the genetic engineering contamination of conventional canola in Victoria.
Taking confusion out of eggs
02 November, 2005
The Australian Egg Corporation has announced the appointment of five nutrition and medical healthcare experts to the newly formed Egg Nutrition Advisory Group (ENAG).
