Nestlé Health Science/Aimmune Therapeutics collaborate on desensitising food allergy responses
16 November, 2016Nestlé Health Science and Aimmune have entered into a collaboration to accelerate the development of oral immunotherapy biologics designed to desensitise people with food allergies and protect them from the consequences of accidental exposure.
The colour of food packaging tells its own story
09 November, 2016Do you want your product to look health-giving or decadent or economical? How do you convey this message to consumers when all they see is the packaging? The answer to this is through colour.
Stevia molecules unchanged by processing: research
01 November, 2016A research study has supported stevia's claim to naturality, finding that all the plant's sweet molecules remain unchanged throughout the stages of processing.
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, 2016 | Supplied by: Australian National UniversityResearch 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, 2016 | Supplied by: CSIRO Land and WaterCSIRO's work on predicting Australia's agricultural future is gaining international attention.
Consumers check labels for 'Australian made'
28 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Australian Made Campaign LtdResearch has revealed that 'Australian made' is now the third most looked for statement on product labels, with the top two being price related.
Health and wellness concern drives pure ingredient growth
26 September, 2016Market research company Euromonitor International has released its latest research on ingredients, revealing that 1.2 billion tonnes of pure commodities were used in food and drink applications in 2015, an increase of 2% since 2014.
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.
Have your ingredients been adulterated?
07 September, 2016Economically motivated adulteration (aka food fraud) is estimated to affect 10% of the world's food supply. This global economic and public health problem is estimated to cost the food and beverage industry $10–$15 billion each year, and this sum does not include the cost of the damage to a brand if consumers discover they have been buying adulterated product.
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.
GM banana trial
05 September, 2016The Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) has announced it has received a licence application from the Queensland University of Technology to conduct a field trial of GM banana with resistance to Fusarium wilt disease.
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.
