UK Health Minister, Alan Johnson, has asked a number of prominent confectionery producers to reduce the sizes of some of their products to assist in the battle against obesity. Mr Johnson last week met...

A new survey has put the spotlight on fast food meals, with many reportedly containing more salt than the government’s recommended daily maximum. Published today by the Australian Division of World...

Capitalising on the success of their snack bars, Australian health food company Slim Secrets is broadening their range of snack products to include potato chips. The launch is indicative of a push from...

An investigation by leading consumer group Choice has discovered that popular diet plans and products often fall short of what they promise. A damning undercover survey of diet plans and products offered...

Dymocks, Australia’s second largest bookseller, has acquired an 80% stake in the Australian owned and operated Healthy Habits sandwich bar franchise as they seek to diversify their business. Katherine...

A new report released today by a national health association – ‘A Future for Food’ – calls for a complete overhaul of food policy in Australia in order to more effectively address...

The salt reduction efforts of members of the food industry in the UK appear to be paying dividends, according to new data from leading market insight provider, TNS Worldpanel. Between September 2006 and...

A new study could present food manufacturers companies around the world with a way to cater to an ageing population and increased interest in health and wellbeing products. A team of researchers at Danisco...

Medisyn Technologies, Inc., announced last week a research and licensing collaboration with Kraft Foods to discover effective bioactive ingredients suitable for food use and take advantage of increased...

The European heart health ingredients market is developing lucratively due to the growth in the functional foods sector, triggered by a global fitness fad among consumers. Extensive media coverage has...