Heart Foundation appoints new CEO The National Heart Foundation of Australia has appointed former Victorian SES Chief Mary Barry as the charity’s new National CEO. Ms Barry takes over from Dr Lyn Roberts...

New peanut allergy therapy shows 84 per cent success A new therapy for peanut allergy has been successful in the majority of the 99 children who took part in a trial conducted by researchers at Addenbrooke’s...

Rawsome adds new ‘raw treats’ to its range Australian raw food manufacturer Rawsome has released two new product lines for 2014, adding to its range of sweet treats. Made without any cooking or baking...

Neptune Bio-Innovations has launched a new plant-derived sweetener Food ingredient company Neptune Bio-Innovations has launched a new plant-derived sweetener, called ‘Sweetin’, containing stevia and...

Australia is 'slipping' on efforts to make foods healthier, according to The George Institute Efforts to make foods healthier in Australia are failing, and foods continue to contain high amounts...

Compounds in blueberries, tea and chocolate could guard against diabetes Eating high levels of flavonoids including anthocyanins and other compounds found in berries, tea and chocolate could offer protection...

Frozen soft drinks contain more sugar than most consumers realise, health organisations warn While Australians look for ways to keep cool this summer, many fast food chains are cashing in by promoting...

Researchers have discovered how 'good cholesterol' can turn 'bad' US researchers have discovered the process by which high-density lipoprotein (HDL) — the so-called “good cholesterol”...

Companies in the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation have reduced calories sold in the US Sixteen leading food and beverage companies in the US sold 6.4 trillion fewer calories in the US in 2012 than...

Coopers has continued to grow, despite general Australian beer downturn Australian beer company Coopers Brewery enjoyed record beer sales for the 2013 calendar year, moving beyond the 70 million litre...