Ingredients > Meats

Getting cephalopods onto your plate

02 November, 2018

Squid, octopus and cuttlefish could become an important food source, but they need some good preparation and PR.


Red meat, Asians and colorectal cancer

01 November, 2018

Researchers have challenged the link between red and processed meat consumption and colorectal cancer in Asians.


Aquafarming and food security

14 September, 2018 by Jenny Seifert

More seafood comes from aquaculture than is wild caught but the industry has to address the effects of climate change if it is to continue to grow.


Eating meat and social status

10 September, 2018

Those who perceive themselves as having a lower socioeconomic status may eat more meat to make up for their status, as meat consumption symbolises power.


Germany leads global vegan product launches

31 July, 2018

Despite being stereotypically known for its sausages, Germany was responsible for 15% of global vegan product launches between July 2017 and June 2018.


Eating fish lowers death risks

25 July, 2018

Eating lots of fish can reduce the risk of dying in both men and women by 8–9%, depending on how it's cooked.


When is a salmon not a salmon?

12 June, 2018

Answer: if it's actually a trout. Chinese consumers unhappy at being sold farm-raised trout labelled as imported salmon.


Eating more seafood increases chances of pregnancy

04 June, 2018

Seafood should be the go-to food for couples looking to increase their libido and their chances of conception, according to new research.


No more 'veggie sausages' in France

07 May, 2018

France's decision to ban the use of meat-related words to describe vegan food products, such as 'burger' and 'steak', has received a mixed reaction.


Captive breeding, reproductive success and food security

14 March, 2018

Captive-born animals are only half as likely to be successful breeders, which is raising concerns about food security.


Whichfish site helps source seafood responsibly

07 March, 2018

The online tool informs businesses dealing with wild seafood about the stock, environmental and management risks involved.


Australia can expect to see some pigs from across the ditch

06 March, 2018

Uncooked New Zealand pork meat and products containing New Zealand pork will be available in Australia soon.


Vegans most likely to eat lab-grown meat

27 February, 2018

Lab-grown meat may be more widely accepted than we thought, with vegans more open to trying it than meat-eaters.


New oyster on the horizon for Queensland

29 November, 2017

Griffith Australian Rivers Institute's Carmel McDougall has suggested replacing the Sydney Rock oyster, which is susceptible to QX disease, with a disease-resistant species called the Blacklip oyster.


Family hospitalised after suspected botulism poisoning from wild boar

22 November, 2017 by Nichola Murphy

Does your Christmas menu feature wild boar? If so, you might want to rethink.


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