Germany leads global vegan product launches
31 July, 2018Despite being stereotypically known for its sausages, Germany was responsible for 15% of global vegan product launches between July 2017 and June 2018.
FSANZ calls for submissions on a new sweetener
25 July, 2018 | Supplied by: Food Standards Australia New ZealandSaraya hopes to permit the use of monk fruit (or luo han guo) extract as a food additive, specifically as an intense sweetener.
Eating fish lowers death risks
25 July, 2018Eating lots of fish can reduce the risk of dying in both men and women by 8–9%, depending on how it's cooked.
Diet soft drinks reduce colon cancer risks
24 July, 2018Soft drinks have a bad reputation when it comes to health, but consuming artificially sweetened beverages has been found to reduce colon cancer recurrence and death.
Some strawberry and tomato varieties may cause allergies
17 July, 2018Researchers investigated which strawberry or tomato varieties contained the fewest allergens, and how cultivation or preparation methods impacted them.
Full-fat dairy could help heart health
16 July, 2018Fears that full-fat dairy products may increase cardiovascular risk have been challenged by a new study which found whole dairy products may actually help prevent severe strokes.
More money in pollination than honey for beekeepers
10 July, 2018If you have ever considered where beekeepers derive their income you would automatically think 'honey', but this is not the case for beekeepers in the US.
CoOL info aids consumers with veggie recall
10 July, 2018Australia's now mandatory CoOL labelling means that consumers will be easily able to identify frozen vegetables sourced from Europe and subject to recall.
A look at HFCS safety
09 July, 2018Although little used in Australia and New Zealand, high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) almost invariably brings with it debate about its safety.
New use for barley
03 July, 2018Roasted barley can be used as a contrast agent for photoacoustic computed tomography investigations in the gut and swallowing.
Chr. Hansen DVS WHITE FLORA white cheese starter culture range
25 June, 2018 | Supplied by: Chr. HansenChr. Hansen's DVS WHITE FLORA series consists of three cultures that aid the formation of rich and aromatic notes in white cheese and ensure cheese quality and robust manufacturing.
Grants to reduce salt content
25 June, 2018Grants of up to $25,000 are available for start-ups and SMEs who have a footprint in Victoria to help them reformulate their products and reduce their salt content.
Walmart enters the food production business
19 June, 2018In the US, Walmart has just opened its first milk processing operation — will Australian grocers follow suit and become food manufacturers too?
Lentils help lower blood glucose levels by up to 35%
19 June, 2018Swapping out starches such as potatoes or rice with lentils can reduce blood sugar levels and help lower the risk of Type 2 diabetes.
Making reduced-sugar biscuits taste good
13 June, 2018 | Supplied by: Taura Natural Ingredients LtdResearchers have found that reduced-sugar biscuits containing Taura's JusFruit pieces are perceived to be just as sweet as full-sugar alternatives.
