Antibiotic alternative for piglets shows promise
05 June, 2019Scientists have found L-glutamine could be a viable alternative to antibiotics to help improve piglet welfare following weaning and transport.
Policies should limit ultraprocessed food intake, researchers say
30 May, 2019Two European studies have found positive links between highly processed foods and risk of cardiovascular disease and death.
Soy food reduces fracture risks in breast cancer survivors
24 May, 2019Researchers found higher soy intake was linked to a 77% reduced risk of osteoporotic fractures in younger women.
Research collaboration to tackle global food challenges
30 April, 2019Quadram Institute Bioscience and the University of Newcastle have recently signed a memorandum of understanding which will see them work together to address global food and health challenges.
An apple a day... maybe not in Canada
25 March, 2019The consumption of fruit and vegetables has dropped 13% in 11 years in Canada, according to a recent food group consumption analysis.
Researchers closer to understanding cause of mango disorder
20 March, 2019Bacterial infection is the likely cause of resin canal discolouration in Australian mangoes, which is estimated to cost the NT mango industry between $5m and $10m per year.
NZ hones in on honey bee health
12 March, 2019Biosecurity New Zealand has studied over 130,000 honey bees from 300 samples taken throughout New Zealand as part of the Bee Pathogen Programme.
Interspecies communication in the gut
26 February, 2019Move over sci-fi — interspecies communication is already going on in your gut and it's the bacteria, not you, that are the boss.
Poor diet means poor mental health
25 February, 2019A Californian study found poor mental health is linked with an unhealthy diet, regardless of personal characteristics such as gender, education, age, marital status and income level.
What's in your gut?
19 February, 2019100 new species of gut bacteria are making the gut microbiome more interesting.
Nestlé co-founds Future Food Initiative
07 February, 2019Nestlé, Bühler and Givaudan have launched the Future Food Initiative, a joint research program which encourages food and nutrition research in areas relevant to consumer trends and sustainability.
What nutrients are in your food?
29 January, 2019Consumers can now make healthier food choices using FSANZ's refreshed nutrient database, where they can look up how much fibre is in dates or the amount of caffeine in chocolate.
Toxins, carcinogens and opportunistic pathogens
05 December, 2018There is risk in nearly everything we eat.
Feeding the future population
13 November, 2018Researchers found that compared to 1975, an average adult in 2014 was about 14% heavier, 1.3% taller and 6.2% older, and needed 6.1% more energy.
US$75,000 grant for food security research
25 October, 2018Applications are open for the Olam Prize for Innovation in Food Security which would provide a US$75,000 grant to the winner.
