Saliva-based test for diabetes developed by Australian researchers Australian researchers at the University of Newcastle in New South Wales have developed a salvia-based glucose test using a 2D printer,...

Cooking talent influences food preferences, research Half of Australians said they often received compliments on their cooking, while 21 per cent said they would rather clean than cook, according to findings...

Decline in soft drinks halted in Australia as younger market grows, research The decline in soft drink consumption among Australians has slowed. For young Australians aged under 25 years, soft drink consumption...

Australians don’t always want to buy ‘Australian ingredients’ Amidst an escalating debate about Country of Origin Labelling on food products in Australia, the most recent financial report from the...

Sensor for consumer creates a new shopping experience An Israeli company has developed the first molecular sensor that fits in the palm of a consumer’s hand and reads the chemical makeup of materials,...

New ‘bag in a box’ packaging for beverages and liquid foods launched by Loscam Asia Pacific based packaging company Loscam has released its new Intermediate Bulk Container, IBC I8, designed for the...

Australian consumers embrace corn, research Sweet corn continues to be a family favourite, according to new findings from consumer research study Project Harvest, which is being conducted by Australian...

WHO sugar intake recommendations provoke debate The World Health Organisation (WHO) has published a new guideline recommending that adults and children reduce their daily intake of free sugars to less...

Profitable Select Harvests seeking investors for expansion of almond orchards Australian almond company Select Harvests has announced it is seeking expressions of interest from long term investors for...

Mediterranean diet betters exercise to cut heart disease risk by nearly half, latest study Adults who closely followed the Mediterranean diet were 47 per cent less likely to develop heart disease over...