Predicted growth for APAC functional dairy products
18 October, 2018Health awareness in the APAC region has been increasing and consumers are expected to switch to functional dairy products fortified with vitamins, according to GlobalData.
Healthier rice is extra nice
17 October, 2018 by Eliza KeckScientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and CSIRO have developed a rice variety with a much thicker and nutrient-dense outer layer.
EC proposes limit on trans fats
10 October, 2018The European Commission is calling for comments on a proposal to limit the amount of trans fats to 2 grams per 100 grams of fat.
Cooling technology increases lettuce yield
02 October, 2018 by Zoe GrossIt's early days yet but a root-cooling technology pilot has resulted in a 132% increase in lettuce leaf fresh weight.
Organic yoghurt is the most sugary
19 September, 2018Less than 9% of yoghurts and only 2% of children's yoghurts were classified as low sugar and achieved the green nutrition label in the UK.
Comment invited on wine additive
18 September, 2018 | Supplied by: Food Standards Australia New ZealandFSANZ is calling for comment on an application to permit potassium polyaspartate as a food additive in wine.
Aquafarming and food security
14 September, 2018 by Jenny SeifertMore 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.
Salmonella outbreak prompts Sydney egg recall
10 September, 2018Eggz On The Run has voluntarily recalled Glendenning Farms brownshell eggs following 23 cases of Salmonella enteritidis in the Sydney area.
Eating meat and social status
10 September, 2018Those who perceive themselves as having a lower socioeconomic status may eat more meat to make up for their status, as meat consumption symbolises power.
Mediterranean cheese produced 7200 years ago
10 September, 2018Pottery from Croatia has revealed evidence of Mediterranean cheese production from 7200 years ago, and this could have aided the expansion of early farmers into Europe.
Safety concerns for artificial sweetener sucralose
07 September, 2018Research has found sucralose is metabolised in the gut and produces at least two fat-soluble compounds, which contradicts previous safety claims.
Honey fraud creates a sticky situation
05 September, 2018 by Nichola MurphyTests have found almost half of supermarket honey samples were adulterated, but are these tests accurate?
General Mills removes 'natural' label after lawsuit
31 August, 2018General Mills will stop labelling its Nature Valley Granola Bars as "Made with 100% Natural Whole Grain Oats" following legal action from three consumer groups.
Scientists investigate low-allergy wheat breeds
21 August, 2018They have used the wheat genome map to help breed low-allergy wheat varieties and reduce the risk of diseases like coeliac and baker's asthma.
