‘Health halo’ surrounding protein resonates with UK consumers Consumers in the UK have begun to acknowledge the importance of eating and drinking products that are high in protein, according to findings...

Eating cocoa may enhance cognitive function in older people, study A  diet  high  in  cocoa  bean  flavanols—naturally  created  dietary  compounds  found  within  the  cocoa bean—may...

Beyond Coconut Water launches new 1L pack Global coconut water brand Beyond has launched a new one litre pack in Australia, meaning the brand is now available in this economical size, as well as grab-and-go...

Coconut oil health claims ‘don’t stack up’, New Zealand Heart Foundation The health benefits of coconut oil have been called into question by research conducted by the New Zealand Heart Foundation. The...

Key trends for Australian and New Zealand consumers in 2015, Mintel Consumer rights, health and technology are among key consumer trends for Australia and New Zealand in 2015, according to Mintel’s Senior...

Tropical tree produces sweetener suitable for diabetics, study A process for producing the sweetener erythritol from sapodilla, a tropical tree, has been developed by students at the Technological Institute...

Mediterranean diet, olive oil and nuts can help reverse metabolic syndrome, study For people with metabolic syndrome, a Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil or nuts may help reverse...

Nestle launches new smaller-sized ‘portion-controlled’ Killer Python lolly Global food and beverage manufacturer Nestle has halved the size of its Allen’s brand Killer Python lolly in Australia —...

Coffee good for the liver, even if decaffeinated, study Drinking coffee, caffeinated or not, may benefit liver health, according to new research from the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Maryland. The...

UK prefers vegetables over miracle health cure products, Canadean A majority of UK consumers are distrustful of food and drinks products that offer a ‘magic bullet’ health solution, instead...