Dietary polyunsaturated fatty acids linked to smaller risk of coronary heart disease Dietary polyunsaturated fatty acids may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, according to a study from the University...

CHOICE opposes sports drink health claims as ‘misleading consumers’ Consumer group CHOICE has said it believes that allowing sports drinks to carry health claims will “mislead consumers into believing...

Smoking rates in young people fall following point-of-sale tobacco display ban, study Smoking rates in Australia among young people aged 12-24 years fell from 15 per cent to 11 per cent in the 24 months...

Global vegetarian food and drink product launches double in five years, Mintel Global food and drink launches that carried a vegetarian claim doubled between 2009 and 2013, increasing to 12 per cent, up...

Fewer Australians concerned with cholesterol, Roy Morgan Research Australians are today less concerned with their cholesterol levels and more likely to try to eat less fat and additives, according to findings...

Olive oil may help diseased heart muscle process and use fuel Oleate, a common dietary fat found in olive oil, may restore proper metabolism of fuel in heart cells, according to research from the Chicago...

Private label pushes towards high-end beverages in Europe, Canadean Private label drinks products, such as own brand ranges from supermarkets, are known for low prices at the expense of quality. However,...

Turmeric compound boosts regeneration of brain stem cells A bioactive compound found in turmeric promotes stem cell proliferation and differentiation in the brain, according to research from the Institute...

Westernisation to reform packaging in Chinese retail market, Canadean In recent years, China has seen significant changes in eating habits, shopping behaviours, and lifestyle habits, as consumer behaviour...

Consuming high-fat dairy products may lower risk of type 2 diabetes, study People with the highest consumption of high-fat dairy products (8 or more portions per day) had a 23 per cent lower risk of developing...