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‘GMO-free’ certification launched in Australia

A new certification body for genetically modified organism free (GMO-free) foods has been launched in Australia. GMO-ID Australia, a subsidiary of accreditation body HACCP International Pty Ltd, which has specialised in product certification for the food industry since 1998, will use the ‘Cert ID Non GMO’ (Cert ID) certification system in Australia and the Pacific region. The Cert ID system will... Read more »

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Stevia continues to sweeten up globally

There has been a widespread rollout of products containing Stevia in recent times, with new products containing the natural sweetener increasing by 400 per cent globally between 2008 and 2012, and 158 per cent between 2011 and 2012, according to new research from global market research organisation Mintel. Europe... Read more »

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AFL and NRL footy swapcards are back from the pack

Just as the footy season really starts to heat up, Tip Top®, Australia’s iconic bread brand, has launched a limited edition of NRL & AFL footy superstar collection in packs of Tip Top® Sunblest® available for the next 12 weeks. With free special edition NRL & AFL inserts in Tip Top Sunblest... Read more »

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Australia and NZ’s ‘unique’ energy drinks markets

Both Australia and New Zealand have built a “strong self-contained” soft drinks industry, with specific product, brand and packaging preferences, according... Read more »

Australians buying less cheese, brand preferences changing

Australians are buying less cheese, and there has been a shift in preferences, with supermarket-brand blocks overtaking some old favourites in popularity,... Read more »

Mandatory iodised salt in bread improves Tasmanian health

The mandatory addition of iodised salt to the majority of bread sold in Australia since 2009 has had a positive effect on the iodine status of Tasmania’s... Read more »

Beverage battle for Container Deposit Scheme

The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has accused the environmental lobby group Boomerang Alliance of being misleading. The Boomerang Alliance... Read more »


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Ginger may make asthma treatments more effective

Adding ginger to asthma medications may improve their effectiveness, according to new US research. A new study from New York’s Columbia University found... Read more »

British research claims Omega-3s delay the effects of ‘junk food’

Fish oils and omega-3s may minimise the detrimental effects that ‘junk food’ has on the brain, according to a new research review by researchers at... Read more »

Timing of meal ‘just as important for weight loss as calories’

Many weight loss plans focus on striking a balance between caloric intake and energy output, but the timing of meals could be just as important, according... Read more »


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Pitango Soups to launch new winter range at Coles

New Zealand owned fresh chilled soup and meals manufacturer Pitango will launch a... Read more »

‘AntiOx’ launch of chocolate and snack bars

Australian snack food manufacturer Vitality Brands has launched a new range of snack... Read more »

Low sugar flavoured water for kids launches in Australia

A new low sugar flavoured water range for children, called Water Buddies, will be... Read more »


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