Bonsoy soy milk class action reaches $25 million payout settlement Class action against soy milk brand Bonsoy has reached a proposed settlement of $25 million, with hundreds of Australians allegedly poisoned...

Metals in food a concern for WA children, study Children in Western Australia are being exposed to potentially elevated levels of metals from their food, according to research from Edith Cowan University...

New clue in coeliac disease puzzle: Cause of oat toxicity explained Melbourne researchers have identified why some people with coeliac disease show an immune response after eating oats. The researchers,...

Australia’s snacking habits revealed, Nielsen Eating between meals is extremely widespread with 96 per cent of Australians saying they regularly consume snack foods, according to new research from global...

Weight management products soaring globally Sales of weight management solutions are soaring in the wake of growing awareness of the extent of overweight and obesity on a global level, according to new...

‘Psychoactive’ drinks for brain health increasing globally The ‘psychoactive’ drinks market for adults is “exploding”, as naturally derived ingredients from fruit, plants and roots prove to...

VitalZing launches drinks range in Australia New Zealand-based beverage manufacturer VitalZing has launched a new range of drinks in Australia. VitalZing said its “genuinely healthy enhanced waters”...

Manufacturers ‘gambling’ on the increasing influence of health, Canadean The fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry might think some trends, including a trend towards ‘healthier’ items, are...

‘Health halo’ surrounding protein resonates with UK consumers Consumers in the UK have begun to acknowledge the importance of eating and drinking products that are high in protein, according to findings...

Eating cocoa may enhance cognitive function in older people, study A  diet  high  in  cocoa  bean  flavanols—naturally  created  dietary  compounds  found  within  the  cocoa bean—may...