Brisbane boy seeks help for swallowing disorder
15 March, 2018 | Supplied by: Flavour CreationsSwallowing disorders are not limited to the elderly alone, and the case of a young Brisbane boy affected by dysphagia has highlighted the importance of recognising the signs and seeking treatment.
Stopping norovirus
12 March, 2018Norovirus — the scourge of the cruise ship and, lately, the Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic Winter Games.
High-protein diet lowers Alzheimer's risk
06 March, 2018Research has found that consuming protein-rich foods such as meat, legumes and peanuts reduces the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
Is the microbiome shaped by nature or nurture?
06 March, 2018A study found that genes only account for 2% of microbiome variation between populations, and other environmental factors are largely overlooked.
Has infant formula been causing Salmonella for 13 years?
28 February, 2018 by Nichola Murphy39 infants in France, Spain and Greece ill after consuming formula processed by Lactalis.
Five start-ups begin Chobani's Food Incubator Class
20 February, 2018Chobani has selected five Australian food start-ups it will help develop new products that challenge the food industry through the inaugural CFI.
Foodbank and Perfection Fresh tackle food waste
20 February, 2018Foodbank and Perfection Fresh are working together to reduce food waste and food insecurity by distributing fresh produce to Australians in need.
Consumer choice important in aged care
20 February, 2018The inaugural Parliamentary Friends of Ageing and Aged Care event discussed the main pain points regarding food in residential aged-care facilities.
How are policies impacting trans fat consumption?
14 February, 2018Several policies have been implemented worldwide to limit the availability of trans fat in the food supply, but banning trans fats would be the most effective global health intervention.
How heat kills Salmonella
07 February, 2018Very high temperatures kill living cells very quickly, but what causes bacteria like Salmonella to die at lower temperatures and can this information be useful to food processors?
Digestive health gaining importance in nutraceutical industry
07 February, 2018A survey of 220 nutraceutical industry professionals revealed that digestive health is one of their top priorities, which may be fuelled by an increasing customer interest in healthy gut microbiota and probiotics.
Listeria hysteria
01 February, 2018 by Nichola MurphyAt least 82 dead in South African listeriosis outbreak — source continues to be a mystery.
Vaccines fail to protect farmed fish from disease
31 January, 2018Vaccines used by commercial fish farmers may actually be doing more harm than good.
Consumer confusion: what foods are healthy?
17 January, 2018A survey conducted by New Nutrition Business found that 79% of consumers find messages surrounding health, food and nutrition confusing.
Canning concept could cut food loss
10 January, 2018Food loss could be significantly reduced in the future following Tata Steel's development of its mobile canning line concept.
