New Zealands tightens marketing restrictions for infant formula The New Zealand government’s Commerce Commission has authorised the Infant Nutrition Council’s (INC) new Code of Practice incorporating...

Next big thing: ‘Nordic Diet’, Researchers show health benefit for the obese without weight loss The Nordic diet may reduce the bad effects of obesity, even without weight loss, according to a study...

Stevia to take off globally through Coke Life expansion Stevia could be set to get a huge boost globally, as Coca-Cola’s stevia-sweetened beverage, Coke Life continues its expansion, with the product...

CCA review delivers list of new health focused products As it gets set to distribute the new stevia-sweetened soft drink Coca-Cola Life, the Australian food and beverage group Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) has...

Onion extract may improve high blood sugar and cholesterol, study The extract of onion bulb, Allium cepa, strongly lowered high blood glucose (sugar) and total cholesterol levels in diabetic rats when...

New ‘MIND’ diet protection against Alzheimer’s Disease, US study A new diet, known by the acronym MIND, could significantly lower a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, even if the...

Water enhancers: the next big thing in Australian soft drinks? ‘Water enhancers’ could be the next big trend in soft drinks in Australia, according to the latest findings from market research organisation...

Fermented food bacteria aid human health, research Bacteria that have evolved to eat their way through yeast in the human gut could inform the development of new treatments for people suffering from bowel...

New launches for own-label with ‘healthy’ claims reach record five-year high New research from market research organisation Mintel has found that the share of own-label food products launched in the...

A2 Milk Company approved for ASX listing and aims US market launch with new brand message New Zealand-based dairy company the A2 Milk Company has announced that its application for listing on the Australian...