Mediterranean diet effects on cognitive decline differs by race While the Mediterranean diet may have broad health benefits, its impact on cognitive decline differs among race-specific populations, according...

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...

Red meat consumption may be linked to a higher risk of breast cancer Higher red meat intake in early adulthood might be associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, and women who eat more legumes...

Hydroponics and organics expected blossom in a thriving agricultural sector Hydroponics, organic farming and recently secured free trade agreements are expected to deliver increased revenue for agriculture...

The new PERES smartphone app indicates whether foods is off A first-of-its-kind handheld device and mobile app that provide information about the freshness and quality of meat, poultry and fish to help...

Atlantic Salmon topped the list of Australia’s top 10 seafoods in 2013, according to information compiled by the Australian Government’s Fisheries Research and Development Council (FRDC). The FRDC...

New packaging that helps supermarkets and consumers tell how fresh fish is being developed by PhD candidate Jenneke Heising from Wageningen University in The Netherlands. The research behind the packaging,...

High blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids have been linked to an increased risk of prostate cancer, according to a new study from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Centre (Fred Hutch) in Seattle. Published...

Australian Atlantic salmon producer, Tassal, has launched six new flavours in its Easy Bake range. The new flavours – Teriyaki, Soy and Garlic, Moroccan, Lemon and Cracked Pepper, Sundried Tomato and...

Australian supermarkets have been responding to growing consumer activism in favour of ‘sustainable’ fish and ‘free range’ eggs. The German-owned Australian ALDI supermarket group has announced...