Gut and immune function health claims guidelines for EU updated The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has launched an open consultation on its updated draft Guidance on the scientific requirements...

Hepatitis A crisis in frozen berries recall Australian food manufacturer Patties Foods is facing serious consequences of some consumers have fallen ill with Hepatitis A after eating a batch of its Nanna’s...

Red wine could help burn fat, study Drinking red grape juice or red wine in moderation could improve the health of overweight people by helping them burn fat better, according to a new study coauthored...

Asian vegetables making a home in Australian diets, latest market research Australia is known for accepting food from all cultures with open arms – and it seems Asian vegetables are no exception, according...

Breakfast cereal claims’ focus on fibre, wholegrains and protein, research Breakfast cereals have traditionally had a fairly healthy image, despite the proliferation of relatively high-sugar products...

‘Healthy diet’ linked to lower risk of chronic lung disease, study Eating a diet rich in whole grains, polyunsaturated fats and nuts – and low in red and processed meat, refined grains and sugary...

Sanitarium launches reduced sugar Up&Go Breakfast food manufacturer Sanitarium has launched a new reduced sugar variety in its Up&Go liquid breakfast range. Sanitarium said its new Up&Go Reduced...

Packaged food and soft drinks account for half daily calories in Western countries Globally, consumers buy 1.5 trillion calories a day, with the average global consumer purchasing 765 calories each day...

Key trends for 2015 in food and drinks, Mintel Healthy lifestyles, “clean” ingredients, at-home gourmands, value consciousness and e-commerce speciality products are set to be key food and drink trends...

Coconut water global boom to continue in 2015 While the UK’s coconut water is thriving, new research has shown that there are further markets that could expand in global coconut water market, according...