Funding for ag export counsellors
16 May, 2018Funding for six agricultural counsellors to represent Australia in emerging export markets and work to improve market access was announced in the latest Federal Budget.
DuPont Nutrition & Health announces rBST-free dairy cultures
16 May, 2018In reponse to consumer preference in the US, the company announced its dairy culture line will not obtain rBST ingredients moving forward.
No more 'veggie sausages' in France
07 May, 2018France'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.
Sweet snacks tax better than sugar-sweetened beverages tax
30 April, 2018Sweet food taxes decrease the purchase of soft drinks by 0.6 to 0.8%, biscuits and cakes by 1.2% and savoury snacks by 1.6%.
Reducing acrylamides in heat-processed foods
20 April, 2018Acrylamide-lowering techniques have been extended by the addition of blends of natural products that can significantly lower acrylamide levels without affecting flavour or texture.
Beeting natural colour fade in food and drinks
18 April, 2018A natural red colour that doesn't degrade during food and drink processing has been developed.
More than 206 million eggs recalled
17 April, 2018Salmonella braenderup has led to the recall of nearly 207 million eggs in the US.
Heat-treated flour addresses food safety
10 April, 2018Page House is launching heat-treated flour for American households to help ensure the safe handling and eating of raw recipes.
USDA divides the organic industry with carrageenan decision
10 April, 2018Carrageenan, a common food stabiliser, has been the subject of debate after the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has defied advisors and supported its continued use in US organic foods.
Frozen pomegranate recalled following hepatitis scare
09 April, 2018Seven cases of hepatitis A have been linked to Entyce Food Ingredients' Creative Gourmet frozen pomegranate arils (180 g) sold in Coles.
Just because it's 'natural' doesn't mean it's safe
06 April, 2018As manufacturers rush to fill consumers’ wants for 'natural', they need to be cautious about the source and manufacturing technique of their natural ingredients.
Fonterra releases new Anchor cheese options
29 March, 2018As well as Tasty, Colby and Edam, Fonterra's Anchor cheese range includes two new options — Protein+ and Zero Lacto.
Nestlé releases chocolate bar with 30% less sugar
29 March, 2018 by Nichola MurphyMilkybar Wowsomes contain fibrous crispy oat cereal and restructured sugar that tastes equally as sweet but dissolves faster.
Banana extract helps prevent ice-cream melting
22 March, 2018Cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) extracted from ground-up banana plants decreased melting times and increased the creaminess of ice-cream.
