NationalFeature

WA’s Harvey Fresh acquires fruit juice producer in push to both Australian east coast and Asian markets

Harvey Fresh, a leading manufacturer in Western Australia of dairy products, fruit juices and wine, has announced its acquisition of juice processor Nugan Quality Foods. Harvey Fresh says the move will allow it to capitalize on a “booming export market” for fruit and vegetable juices from Australia into South-East Asia. The acquisition also comes at a time when Harvey Fresh is extending its profile... Read more »

WorldFeature

EU negative vote on “x% less” or “no added” claims, but Australian labels risk remains

The EU Parliament has voted against the labelling of food with “X% less” or “no added X” claims. The Food and Drink Federation, the UK’s leading voice for the food and drink industry, has expressed disappointment with the vote, which took place on 2 February 2012. The UK industry said it was... Read more »

What's New

Top MasterChef to cook Foodbank donated food in Festival’s can drive The 2011 winner of top-ranking TV show Masterchef Australia, Adam Liaw will walk the warehouse floor of Foodbank Victoria to select and use canned foods donated to Foodbank to create a live cooking experience. As previously reported by Australian Food News, Foodbank Victoria is running in conjunction with the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival on [...]

The 2011 winner of top-ranking TV show Masterchef Australia, Adam Liaw will walk the warehouse floor of Foodbank Victoria to select and use canned foods donated to Foodbank to create a live cooking experience. As previously reported by Australian Food News, Foodbank Victoria is running in conjunction... Read more »

Featured Video - Cruelty exposed at a Sydney Abattoir

CCTV footage of the acts of alleged cruelty to animals at a Sydney abattoir PLEASE NOTE: This video contains disturbing images, viewer discretion strongly advised.

Featured Video - Dannon Oikos Greek Yogurt Super Bowl 2012 Commercial - "The Tease"

The advertisement which screened to 111.3 million Super Bowl viewers with allegedly "ripped off" song 'Zebra', by the popular Australian group, the John Butler Trio.

National

ACCC Chairman warns of next wave for regulatory actions

Speaking last night to the Law Society of NSW on the first anniversary of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), the Chairman of the Australian Competition... Read more »

NSW Food Authority shuts abattoir for cruelty

Action by the New South Wales Food Authority has led to the cessation today of slaughtering at an abattoir on the outskirts of Sydney. The location of... Read more »

Sunlight could help prevent food allergies

A study published this week by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, based in Parkville Victoria, has found a potential link between sunlight... Read more »

“Soft drinks could cause asthma”, South Australian research team

A new study, published in the 7 February 2012 issue of the journal Respirology, has drawn a link between high soft drink consumption and increased risks... Read more »


World

John Butler Trio still awaiting legal advice on yogurt ad “ripped off” song

Following accusations made on social media sites Twitter and Facebook of US Yogurt company Dannon’s Oikos Greek Yoghurt screening an advertisement... Read more »

UK Health Protection Agency investigates outbreak of Salmonella in Watermelons

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) in the UK is investigating cases of Salmonella newport related to watermelons following a salmonella outbreak that has... Read more »

Cakes and Chocolate for breakfast could aid in dieting

An Israeli study released in the latest issue of the journal, Steroids, has suggested that adding dessert foods such as cakes, cookies or chocolate to... Read more »


Whats New

Castlemaine launches smallgoods product claiming “no artificial preservatives or additives”

KR Castlemaine has  launched a campaign for a pre-packaged ham product with the... Read more »

Food Service Expo features World Chocolate Masters Australian qualifier

Australia’s most talented chocolatiers and pastry chefs will descend on the Foodservice... Read more »

NZ’s Cookie Time partners Sanitarium for new snack bar

New Zealand based Cookie Time Limited (CTL) and Australian health-food giant Sanitarium... Read more »


Upcoming Events

February 13th, 2012 Sydney workshop: ‘Going Green: Eco-claims for Fast Moving Consumer Goods’ February 20th, 2012 Melbourne workshop: ‘Going Green: Eco-claims for Fast Moving Consumer Goods’ March 1st, 2012 Melbourne Food and Wine Festival April 26th, 2012 Tasting Australia festival May 27th, 2012 FoodService & Bakery Australia 2012