Dairy Australia urges FSANZ to accept ‘sports drink health claims’ for dairy products Dairy Australia has made a submission to Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), urging the regulator to...

Alcohol policy national scorecard rankings released for governments across Australia The majority of Australian jurisdictions scored “well below” a pass grade in alcohol policy in an annual national...

Half UK consumers see the ‘beauty’ in ‘ugly’ fruit and veg, Mintel Bent carrots, battered peaches, and blemished apples: it seems when it comes to fruit and veg it’s what’s on the inside that...

An avocado a day may help keep bad cholesterol at bay, study Eating one avocado a day as part of a heart healthy, cholesterol-lowering moderate-fat diet can help improve bad cholesterol levels in overweight...

Funch launches ‘healthy and convenient’ pre-mixes for making snack foods at home Melbourne-based snack manufacturer Funch has launched a range of snack food pre-mixes in Australia, which it says is...

Debate about GST on fresh food ignites Recent suggestions from the Australian Federal Government that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) be applied to the sale of fresh food has sparked concern from both...

Mediterranean diet continues to fascinate nutrition researchers In 2014, the much-lauded Mediterranean diet continued to receive attention from nutrition researchers all over the world, with studies continuing...

Inside an e-cigarette More research is needed into the effectiveness of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), although emerging research suggests the method is an effective way to reduce or quit smoking,...

Premium olive oil preferred choice for older consumers in UK The market for olive oil is the fastest growing in the oil and fats market in the UK, and has the potential to appeal to those aged  55 and...

Foodbank Hunger Report shows 180,000 Australian children relying on food welfare each month Earlier in 2014, the Foodbank Hunger Report, a study undertaken by Foodbank, found that the charity provides...