Global packaged water consumption to overtake carbonates in 2015 Historically carbonated soft drinks have led global soft drinks consumption, but 2015 will see packaged water overtake carbonated drinks,...

Five days of eating fatty foods can alter how muscle processes nutrients from food, research Many consumers might think that they can get away with eating fatty foods for a few days without it making any...

Sugar-sweetened beverages suppress body’s stress response, study Drinking sugar-sweetened beverages can suppress the hormone cortisol and stress responses in the brain, but diet beverages sweetened with...

Taxpayers and growers are led up a garden path The Fresh Produce Safety Centre (FPSC), which is an organisation established with government and industry support in 2013, has announced the winning tender...

Diabetes risk reduced by high-fat dairy products, study Consumption of high-fat yoghurt and cheese are linked to a reduction in the risk of type 2 diabetes by as much as a fifth, according to new research...

Chocolate innovation takes off globally, despite sales growth slow-down The pace of growth in the global chocolate market slowed in 2014 as the industry faced challenges stemming from increased cocoa prices,...

Sugar-free confectionery category slow to realise stevia’s potential With ongoing concerns about health and the reduction of sugar in the diet, the sugar-free confectionery market should be booming,...

How Australian parents’ wealth and health attitudes affect what their kids eat, research Household wealth plays a big part in determining the healthiness of the food parents put in the pantry (and what...

Nut milks on the up versus soy milk in Australia’s analog sector expansion Nut milks in Australia appear to be on the rise, with almond milk in particular experiencing very strong growth. Both traditional...

Eating green leafy vegetables keeps mental abilities sharp, study Something as easy as adding more spinach, kale, collards and mustard greens to the diet could help slow cognitive decline, according to...