Talc use in food processing a health hazard, say researchers
30 September, 2015Talc is a commonly used substance in food processing. But researchers from The Netherlands say it's a health hazard and exposure to it should be closely monitored.
Mars opens collaborative food safety research centre
25 September, 2015Mars has opened its Global Food Safety Center, a facility for pre-competitive research and training that aims to raise global food safety standards through collaboration.
Should we ban super-size portions?
16 September, 2015Eliminating larger-sized portions from the diet could reduce energy intake by up to 29%, according to a review that examined the links between 'overserving' and overeating.
Exploding population demands drastic changes in nutrition science
15 September, 2015Drastic changes are needed in nutrition science to feed the world's exploding population.
CHEP comes to the aid of UNHCR with supply chain expertise
14 September, 2015 | Supplied by: Chep Pallecon SolutionsCHEP is supporting the UN Refugee Agency to perform an in-depth study of its global supply chain network, to increase efficiency and reduce costs associated with delivering life-saving relief supplies.
Slower melting ice-cream
03 September, 2015A naturally occurring protein that can be used to create ice-cream that is more resistant to melting has been discovered. The protein binds together the air, fat and water in ice-cream, creating a super-smooth consistency.
Too much food, not enough nutrition
27 August, 2015 | Supplied by: CSIROCommunity Chef, the largest provider of prepared meals for the aged and disability care sector in Australia, has collaborated with CSIRO and Food Innovation Australia to support the the most nutritionally vulnerable members of society.
Turning faeces into food
27 August, 2015NASA has awarded US$200,000 to a research project that will investigate recycling human waste into food, nutraceuticals and other materials.
Food processing for chubby pets
20 August, 2015Pet obesity is on the rise. Could new processing systems for pet food be the answer?
Aussies eating 32 kg of chocolate per year!
17 August, 2015Australians have scored a measly 61% in our diet report card, and the CSIRO thinks we need to try harder!
Twin acts as control sample for space nutrition study
13 August, 2015While Scott Kelly is aboard the International Space Station, NASA scientists will track his nutritional status via blood and urine samples, which will be compared to those of his twin brother, Mark, here on Earth.
Trans fats — not saturated fat — linked to heart disease, death
13 August, 2015A study has found trans fats, but not saturated fats, are associated with greater risk of death and coronary heart disease.
Pre-packaged potatoes preferred
12 August, 2015Only 8% of consumers don't purchase pre-packaged potatoes, according to a consumer research study.
How does Listeria grow on refrigerated smoked salmon?
11 August, 2015One of the challenges associated with managing the pathogen Listeria monocytogenes is its ability to grow on food while it is refrigerated.
43 different names for sugar!
11 August, 2015CHOICE is calling for changes to food labelling laws to assist consumers to identify added sugars in foods.
