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A hardy ancient Russian oilseed crop could prove a lifeline for farmers in marginal regions of WA, according to researchers at The University of Western Australia. Camelina sativa, variously known as camelina,...

The European Union’s Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries has called for a significant cut in catches of East Atlantic bluefin tuna in the Mediterranean and East Atlantic, ahead of the...

The launch of a light ice cream with performance supplements to encourage muscle growth, a freezable wine dessert and an organic, fat-free, coconut water-based sorbet show how functional food is straying...

Queensland Premier Anna Bligh last week launched a new initiative, in conjunction with  Woolworths, designed boost to primary producers in North Queensland. Woolworths has introduced “Nth Qld Grown”...

Researchers have developed a novel approach to automated detection and classification of harmful bacteria in food – allowing computers to learn what a pathogen might look like. By equipping computers...

PepsiCo has announced the transformation of its popular US lemon lime soda, Sierra Mist, into a beverage with entirely natural ingredients, Sierra Mist Natural. PepsiCo has removed preservatives and artificial...

Fair Work inspectors will this week conduct face-to-face visits to about 80 fast food outlets located in various Brisbane food courts, as well as food businesses on the Gold Coast, Rockhampton, Cairns,...

The French and Brazilian governments have forged an unusual European-emerging market alliance, calling for increased co-ordination among G20 states during food supply crises, and tighter regulation of...

Nestlé has unveiled its latest Peters Ice Cream offering, Peters Overload. The new icecream is a “chunky, smashed up, parlour-style ice cream”, boasting more than double the quantity of inclusions,...

Convenience chain 7-Eleven has announced it will support a Melbourne CBD bike share environmental initiative, by stocking new Australian safety standard-approved helmets for just $5. Thirty 7-Eleven stores,...