Prepared foods: how they can assist in meal preparation for the aged
10 May, 2016 by Dr Karen AbbeyWhen planning meals for large groups of people from different cultures, ready-made meals can help with solving issues with menu planning. Prepared meals are also designed to have a longer shelf life, especially in freezers, and therefore can provide flexibility with menu planning. For example, when residents in aged care do not like menu items, using complete prepared meals is a useful strategy to provide meal solutions.
Plans vs reality: food consumption in Australia
10 May, 2016Many of us want to eat healthier, but not so many are doing anything about it. That's the message from a comprehensive study into the who, what, when and where of Australia's food choices.
'Meals for Mates' tackles rural hunger
05 May, 2016A new charity initiative will fight against hunger in Australia's rural and regional communities.
Seminar on manufacturing foods for infants and toddlers
04 May, 2016The Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology, in collaboration with CSIRO's food innovation centre, is holding a seminar titled 'Foods for infants and toddlers'.
Fast casual dining feeds foodservice growth
03 May, 2016Foodservice sales grew 5.7% globally in 2015, driven by strong growth in fast casual dining and continuing expansion of the Chinese market.
The high-tech fight against vegetable fungi
11 April, 2016A team of researchers has used bioinformatics technology to identify the genes of fungi that affect crops such as cucumber, watermelon, squash and rockmelon, in order to define the ideal treatment to attack the pathogens.
100 glasses: a snapshot of Australia's drinking habits
11 April, 2016In a revealing analysis of Australia's drinking habits, market research company Roy Morgan Research has distilled our drinking habits into 100 glasses.
Coon Cheese toasties a new partnership with Swimming Australia
06 April, 2016Coon Cheese has struck a two-year deal with Swimming Australia that will see the brand play an active role at the sport's national events.
Fair Work targets takeaway underpay
05 April, 2016Spot checks by the Fair Work Ombudsman have discovered almost half of takeaway food outlets examined were not paying their workers correctly.
Food insecurity and hospitalisation rates
05 April, 2016More than 50% of patients with high hospitalisation rates used community food resources such as food pantries, and 40% were worried that they would run out of food, according to a US study.
Have you registered for Fine Food Queensland 2016?
29 March, 2016Fine Food Queensland opens in Brisbane in just under a fortnight, showcasing some of Australia's great producers and talents.
Fine Food Queensland 2016 — focusing on healthy, fresh food options
11 March, 2016Fine Food Queensland is the state's premier food trade event, catering for Queensland's burgeoning foodservice, hospitality and food retail industries. The show brings together over 200 exhibitors and 5000 visitors to do business, and to celebrate new ideas and innovation in the food industry. Featuring the latest products and equipment, Fine Food Queensland also offers a comprehensive program of educational sessions and business discussions.
Rural dwellers say cheese
01 March, 2016People who live in the country generally eat more cheese than those who are based in the nation's capital cities.
FSANZ announces new Food Standards Code
01 March, 2016Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has announced that a revised version of the Food Standards Code has now come into effect.
European chef of the year values ideas over ingredients
23 February, 2016Italian chef Massimo Bottura has been named 2016 European Chef of the Year, in recognition of his work to establish a soup kitchen that uses food that would have otherwise been thrown away to feed the poor and the homeless.
