Texture modified diets — the challenge: maximising nutrition and consumption
23 August, 2016 by Samantha Murray*Eating is a fundamental pleasure in life. One of the biggest challenges for foodservices in aged care facilities is creating appealing and tasty meals to bring pleasure for residents requiring texture-modified meals.
The growing market for meat substitutes
23 August, 2016A 60% rise in global food and beverage launches using a vegetarian claim between 2011 and 2015 highlights the market opportunities available in the meat substitute market, according to Innova Market Insights.
Trek and taste in Tasmania to support Australian farmers
22 August, 2016Landcare Australia is hoping it can tempt adventurous Australians to taste their way down Tasmania's east coast on a week-long trek to raise money to support Australian farmers.
Limited fresh food access linked to heart disease
18 August, 2016A lack of accessible fresh food may increase the risk of developing the signs of early heart disease, according to research published in the American Heart Association journal Circulation.
From plate to podium: what does it take to fuel Olympic athletes?
15 August, 2016 by Helen O'Connor, University of Sydney; Fiona Pelly, University of the Sunshine Coast, and Janelle Gifford, University of SydneyJust over a week into the Olympics, most of those watching the events have had at least one moment of awe about the feats of athleticism on display. We all know that competing at the Olympics is the end product of years of training, but how much fuel do elite athletes need?
US study finds free school lunches contribute to obesity
15 August, 2016A US study has found that government-funded school meal programs are putting children at risk of being overweight.
Ready meals manufacturer fined for telemarketing breaches
09 August, 2016Convenience meals manufacturer Easymeals has been fined $13,600 for making telemarketing calls to numbers on the Do Not Call Register and for calling outside of permitted hours.
Fair Work Ombudsman's hospitality audits reveal concerning results
08 August, 2016The food services and accommodation industry kept the Fair Work Ombudsman busy in the past year, accounting for 40% of Enforceable Undertakings entered with employers in 2015/16.
Australian scientists call for a radical overhaul of nutrition research
02 August, 2016Two Australian scientists have called for radical rethinking of the way we measure the health impacts of the human diet.
American flavours in vogue with Australian home cooks
01 August, 2016Kitchenware retailer Kitchen Warehouse says its customers have been buying up deep fryers, griddles and smoker boxes to create classic recipes from the USA in their own homes.
Getting fresh
27 July, 2016 by Janette WoodhouseFreshness is one attribute that will always attract ready meal consumers.
Junk food ads lead kids to poor food choices: study
26 July, 2016Advertisements for unhealthy foods and beverages have an immediate and significant impact on children and lead to harmful diets, according to Canadian research.
Snacking habits of millennials an opportunity for food brands
25 July, 2016Young adults are the biggest snackers, according to research released by Canadean, with 40% of 18- to 34-year-olds engaging in regular snacking.
SilkAir launches business class menu
20 July, 2016SilkAir has launched a new menu for business class customers travelling on flights leaving from Singapore that are 3 hours and above.
