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.
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.
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.
Low-carb diet 'life changing' for type 2 diabetics
23 February, 2016A low-carbohydrate diet and exercise program has proven to be highly effective for people with type 2 diabetes.
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.
The balancing act of health vs taste
22 February, 2016Why do we order a large burger and fries with a diet soft drink? Researchers have found evidence of 'balancing behaviour' as consumers endeavour to offset health concerns while still purchasing the food they enjoy.
Coach House Dairy takes top award in first year of production
16 February, 2016In its first year on the market, Coach House Dairy Chocolate Milk has won a Gold Medal and the Champion award for the best flavoured milk at the Sydney Royal Awards.
Wiley chief turns chef for OzHarvest fundraiser
16 February, 2016Wiley's managing director will be slicing and dicing alongside Queensland's best chefs at the OzHarvest CEO CookOff.
