AusVeg has called on the Australian Government to strengthen CoOL The Australian vegetable and potato industries have called for consumers to be “given certainty” about the food they are eating,...

Product innovation by Australian veg growers "lags behind" the rest of the world, says AusVeg Novel vegetable products could be an opportunity for Australian vegetable growers and processors...

Food and drink manufacturers may hold key to increasing fruit and veg intake Manufacturers of food and beverages may be the solution to low intake of fruit and vegetables, according to UK-based global...

Simplot launches new Birds Eye brand ‘steamfresh’ vegetables and cheese sauce Food manufacturer Simplot Australia has launched a new Birds Eye SteamFresh Vegetables and Cheese Sauce range in Australia. The...

Rare varieties of old favourites are gaining popularity in Australia Consumers are increasingly turning to obscure Australian-grown vegetables in an effort to satiate exotic dining desires, according to...

Australians eat less than half the recommended daily intake of vegetables The average vegetable consumption of Australian adults is only half the recommended intake, based on guidelines published by the...

Low protein intake may be the key to a long and healthy life Low protein intake may be a key factor in longevity, according to two groups of researchers who published studies in the journal Cell Metabolism...

Mother's diet may be linked to preterm birth Pregnant women who eat a “prudent” diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains and who drink water have significantly reduced risk of preterm delivery,...

Chinese and Thai cuisines are popular among Australian vegetable consumers More than a third of Australian vegetable consumers have added Chinese and Thai cuisines to their cooking repertoire in the past...

Eating a diet rich in tomatoes may protect against breast cancer A tomato-rich diet may help protect at-risk postmenopausal women from breast cancer, according to research from Ohio State University. The...