New clue in coeliac disease puzzle: Cause of oat toxicity explained Melbourne researchers have identified why some people with coeliac disease show an immune response after eating oats. The researchers,...

Gluten-free demand drives Maggi Gravy Mix expansion As demand for gluten-free products continues to soar, Nestlé’s foodservice business, Nestlé Professional has launched a new addition in its rapidly...

Australia’s snacking habits revealed, Nielsen Eating between meals is extremely widespread with 96 per cent of Australians saying they regularly consume snack foods, according to new research from global...

Weight management products soaring globally Sales of weight management solutions are soaring in the wake of growing awareness of the extent of overweight and obesity on a global level, according to new...

‘Psychoactive’ drinks for brain health increasing globally The ‘psychoactive’ drinks market for adults is “exploding”, as naturally derived ingredients from fruit, plants and roots prove to...

VitalZing launches drinks range in Australia New Zealand-based beverage manufacturer VitalZing has launched a new range of drinks in Australia. VitalZing said its “genuinely healthy enhanced waters”...

Manufacturers ‘gambling’ on the increasing influence of health, Canadean The fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry might think some trends, including a trend towards ‘healthier’ items, are...

Consumer demand for antibacterial packaging, Canadean Antibacterial packaging designed to delay the development of germs and bacteria in canned products is set to become a hit with UK consumers, according...

CCA to close Bayswater soft drink bottling plant Australian food and beverage manufacturer Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) has announced it will relocate production from a small soft drink bottling facility in...

Lithuania ban on energy drink sales to under 18s comes in with broader restrictions and warnings From November 2014, Lithuania has become the first Baltic State to ban the sale of energy drinks to anyone...