Nestlé opens two consumer healthcare factories in China
09 May, 2018 | Supplied by: Nestle HealthcareNestlé is investing CHF 150 million (AU$201 million) in two new consumer healthcare factories in the China Medical City in Taizhou.
Non-alcoholic soft drinks gain popularity
02 May, 2018Alcohol does not support the healthy lifestyle consumers are increasingly seeking, and this has brought about a number of soft drink innovations.
3D printing food helps personalise nutrition
01 May, 2018Researchers used the prototype 3D printer to replicate the physical properties and texture of actual food samples.
Is green tea safe?
25 April, 2018Green tea has been praised for its health benefits, but the EU raised concerns that green tea extracts may actually cause liver problems.
Children bombarded by unhealthy food advertising
24 April, 2018 by Nichola MurphyA recent study has revealed that during peak viewing times, children watch 2.3 times more adverts for 'discretionary' foods than healthy foods every hour.
Gut-on-a-chip (not a potato chip)
24 April, 2018 by Krisy GashlerNutrient absorption can now be studied thanks to a 3D microscale model of the human intestinal tract.
How does Campylobacter cause food poisoning?
23 April, 2018Researchers found that Campylobacter rely on multiple genes which enable the bacteria to adapt within humans and evade the immune response.
Food companies not doing enough to fight obesity — report
05 April, 2018Companies were given a score out of 100 according to their policies and commitments to prevent obesity and encourage nutrition, with the lowest being 3 and the highest 71.
What do hatching chicks and food safety have in common?
04 April, 2018Eggshells seem so fragile but so robust at the same time, and scientists from McGill University said this is all down to the eggshell's nanostructure.
Gut serotonin linked to obesity
27 March, 2018Researchers found that human obesity is characterised by an increased capacity to produce and release serotonin, which can help focus future therapies.
Track your eating habits with tooth-mounted sensors
27 March, 2018Miniature sensors wirelessly send information about a person's intake of glucose, salt and alcohol to a mobile device in response to an incoming radiofrequency signal.
What'll this do to the gluten-free market?
27 March, 2018If the vaccine under trial to 'cure' coeliacs is successful, what will happen to the whole 'gluten free' food sector?
Court rules Heinz misled consumers with health claim
21 March, 2018 by Nichola MurphyThe Federal Court ruled Heinz made a misleading health claim on its Little Kids Shredz products aimed at children aged 1–3.
Researchers upcycle wine waste
21 March, 2018With the seeds, stalks and skins of grapes all considered 'waste' products — known as pomace — about a quarter of each grape ends up in landfills.
Ultra-processed foods linked to increased risk of cancers
19 March, 2018 by Nichola MurphyA study revealed that a 10% increase in the proportion of heavily processed foods in a person's diet meant they were 12% more likely to develop all cancers and 11% more likely to develop breast cancer.
