An international team of scientists has found that the polyphenol content of fruits has been underestimated, making fruit a healthier option than previously believed. Polyphenol content in fruits usually...

Usage of the food descriptors ‘natural’, ‘superfood’ and ‘antioxidants’ has been debated by six leading food experts at the recent FoodLegal symposium, with calls made for...

Research from America has discovered that the recession is adversely affecting consumers’ healthy eating behaviour. Results from Technomic’s recent consumer survey show that, while over half...

Low-sodium brands may struggle to gain traction with consumers as recipe changes affect a product’s taste, a leading US nutritionist said on Friday. With research into US consumers claiming that...

Today’s kids’ menus continue to lack imagination, according to a report from America. Mintel Menu Insights, which tracks restaurant menu trends, believes the average menu doesn’t offer...

Victorian Agriculture Minister, Joe Helper, has reported the launch of ‘Booster Broccoli’ – the first product in a new range of vegetables that reportedly contain the highest concentration...

There is no question that demand for healthy food is growing across most developed economies and a new survey has sought to find out just what consumers perceive to be healthy. The health and wellness...

A Supreme Court decision has found the owner of 26 Coles Express stores guilty of breaching tobacco advertising prohibitions within the NSW Public Health Act. The Chief Health Officer in NSW, Dr Kerry...

Concern about salt intake is gaining steam and increased consumer understanding about the impact of high sodium in their diets is encouraging manufacturers to strip salt out of their products wherever...

Despite not always eating what’s good for them, kids know healthy foods from those that aren’t, according to a new study by American-based foodservice consultant Technomic and kid-focused brand...