New halal detection kit that gives results in one minute to be developed in Malaysia A new testing kit being developed by the University of Selangor (Unisel) in Malaysia will allow Malaysian Muslims to...

Plain yoghurt gaining popularity with Australian consumers Over the last five years, there has been a gradual shift away from flavoured or fruity yoghurts towards ‘natural’ or plain yoghurts,...

Brain health the ‘new frontier’ for functional food and drink, Canadean Cognitive health is set to become a key area for functional food and drinks to target, according to global market research organisation...

New simple method to pinpoint food allergens, including in cow’s milk A new highly-sensitive method to quickly identify the proteins in foods that cause allergic reactions, even at very low concentrations,...

Study finds almonds may have ‘superfood’ qualities Eating almonds as part of a regular diet may reduce the risk of heart disease by keeping blood vessels health, according to researchers from...

Processed red meat linked to higher risk of heart failure and death in men, study Men who eat moderate amounts of processed red meat may have an increased risk of incidence and death from heart failure,...

Food ministers sign off on new star labelling scheme The troubled Health Star Rating system for food labelling has been signed off by food and health ministers from the Australian Federal, State and Territory...

Children eating Mediterranean Diet high in fruit, nuts, vegetables and fish are 15 per cent less likely to be overweight, study Children eating more in line with the rules of the Mediterranean diet are...

Michelle Bridges and Blackmores have launched a dietary supplements range Celebrity personal trainer Michelle Bridges has partnered with dietary supplement manufacturer Blackmores to launch a range of...

The rediscovery of ancient foods like quinoa has now opened the door for other forgotten plants to go global, according to market research organisation Mintel. The prickly pear cactus and chia seeds are...