Nestlé USA to remove all artificial colours and flavours from chocolate Global confectionery company Nestle has announced it will remove artificial flavours and FDA-certified colours, such as Red 40 and...

SOFI white wine spritzer launches in Australia Australian beverage brand SOFI has launched a white wine spritzer, which it says is “made to a classic Mediterranean recipe”. The SOFI Spritzer is a drink...

Government berry havoc as Barnaby’s Agriculture department responsible for testing inadequacies The Australian Department of Agriculture has attempted to shift its responsibilities concerning the health...

Coles ‘invests in lower prices’, lifts Wesfarmers’ earnings Wesfarmers has reported a net profit after tax from continuing operations of $1,376 million for the half-year ended 31 December 2014, an...

High-fat diet in short term may help minimise heart attack damage, study A high-fat diet, eaten one day, one week or two weeks before a heart attack may reduce heart attack damage by about 50 per cent,...

Food for Health launches Muesli Pod on-the-go breakfast range Australian health food brand Food for Health has launched a range of on-the-go breakfast Muesli Pods in Australian supermarkets. Food for Health...

Bellamy’s appoints new director to support company growth Australian baby food manufacturer Bellamy’s has announced the appointment of a new non-executive director, Launa Inman. Ms Inman joins the...

Gut and immune function health claims guidelines for EU updated The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has launched an open consultation on its updated draft Guidance on the scientific requirements...

Anathoth Farm launches new sweet chilli relish Traditional preserves brand Anathoth Farm has launched a new Sweet Chilli Relish in Australia. Anathoth Farm is based in Geraldine in New Zealand and produces...

Noodle Box takes on new partners, Connoisseur and Schweppes Australian-owned quick service restaurant business Noodle Box has announced new partnerships with gourmet ice cream brand Connoisseur and soft...