The health benefits of organic foods are unclear following a study conducted by researchers at Stanford university. The findings following a systematic review comparing evidence of the health effects of...

The global market for soft drinks is now worth $469 billion, with consumers spending more than ever on bottled refreshment, according to research released by market research company RTS Research in July...

Researchers at Florida State University have found that post-menopausal women can benefit from eating two apples a day. Regular apple consumption can lower cholesterol by around 25 per cent. A team of...

Australian scientists have discovered the structure and operating procedures of a powerful anti-bacterial killer that could replace antibiotics. The invention has wide implications for the food industry...

New research predicts that by 2017 Australians will be spending $31.8 billion dollars per year on home-brand (also known as “private label” products or “supermarket brands”) products, which will...

Consumers are increasingly turning to the internet for information about food products, but a report released today says that traditional printed information is still more trusted than online sources,...

A study released today by the Australian National University (ANU) has found that infants who are solely breast fed for the first six months may be more susceptible to nut allergies. A health check questionnaire...

Women who drink five or more cups of coffee a day severely reduce their chance of success from IVF treatment, according to a Danish study released this week. Researchers from the Fertility Clinic of Aarhus...

Teaching new mothers about healthy eating and active play can reduce the risk of their child being overweight or obese, new research from the University of Sydney has found. The study, a collaboration...

A New Zealand beer brand has won silver and bronze medals at the 2012 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, which went from 17–23 June in Cannes, France. DB’s advertising campaign, “The...