Thomas Foods Farms Kitchen meal kit delivery service
18 November, 2015Thomas Foods International has launched Thomas Farms Kitchen, a direct-to-consumer meal kit delivery service that brings local, farm-fresh produce and chef-created recipes to customers' doorsteps.
76% of lunch skippers are too busy to eat
12 November, 2015A recent Australian survey has found 41% of respondents skip lunch at least once a week, with 76% of them claiming they are just too busy to eat.
Bringing restaurant quality to catering
11 November, 2015West Australian catering company Ultimo Catering & Events is looking to bring Michelin Star quality to catering, with the appointment of executive chef Matt Leahy and senior sous chefs 'Max' Ling Yu Mau and Johnathan Pace.
Food tech start-up connects food with appliances
10 November, 2015A company that manages and connects food information has been launched at the Smart Kitchen Summit in Seattle.
Food supplier admits to cheating US military
10 November, 2015A multinational food company has admitted to defrauding the US military by drastically increasing the cost of basic items shipped into a war zone.
Catering for the elderly: the decline of smell and taste
10 November, 2015In order to ensure that the elderly receive a healthy diet that is also appealing, it is important to understand the changes in their perceptions of smell and taste, which can lead to a decline in appetite and meal enjoyment and, eventually, to malnutrition.
Fad or fact: what drives the decision to go gluten-free?
10 November, 2015Only 1–2% of Australians have coeliac disease or a wheat allergy, but 10% of us are following a gluten- or wheat-free diet. The CSIRO set out to discover why.
Full steam ahead for low-GI bread
09 November, 2015Asian-style steamed bread has a lower glycaemic index (GI) than western-style baked bread, researchers have found.
What do you need to know more about?
04 November, 2015Inviting you to send topics or yourself to the HyGenius Food and Beverage industry roundtable in Sydney on the afternoon of 28 November.
Foodborne illness: myth or fact?
04 November, 2015The IFT dispels some common myths about foodborne illness and offers tips on how to prevent it.
Cereals, dairy lead the way in GMO-free labelling
02 November, 2015Ongoing interest in 'clean' labels and greater transparency has spawned a marked upturn in interest in GMO-free or non-GMO products, particularly in the cereals and dairy sectors.
Would you share food with strangers?
22 October, 2015We're happy to donate food but not so keen on accepting it. That's the finding of a QUT study investigating ways to reduce domestic food waste.
No vegetarians at Stonehenge
22 October, 2015The Stonehenge builders were fond of a BBQ, consuming pork and beef in large, organised feasts. But vegetarians were thin on the ground, and milk may have occupied a ceremonial place in society.
US food consumers prioritise price and nutrition
20 October, 2015Americans care most about the cost and nutrition of their food, prioritising these factors over concerns about GMOs, organics and antibiotic-free food.
Dodgy canteen logos misleading consumers, says CHOICE
20 October, 2015CHOICE has called for an end to misleading labelling that uses self-made school canteen certifications to provide 'health halos' for nutrient-poor and processed foods.
