More than 206 million eggs recalled
17 April, 2018Salmonella braenderup has led to the recall of nearly 207 million eggs in the US.
USDA divides the organic industry with carrageenan decision
10 April, 2018Carrageenan, a common food stabiliser, has been the subject of debate after the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has defied advisors and supported its continued use in US organic foods.
Heat-treated flour addresses food safety
10 April, 2018Page House is launching heat-treated flour for American households to help ensure the safe handling and eating of raw recipes.
Frozen pomegranate recalled following hepatitis scare
09 April, 2018Seven cases of hepatitis A have been linked to Entyce Food Ingredients' Creative Gourmet frozen pomegranate arils (180 g) sold in Coles.
Just because it's 'natural' doesn't mean it's safe
06 April, 2018As manufacturers rush to fill consumers’ wants for 'natural', they need to be cautious about the source and manufacturing technique of their natural ingredients.
Fonterra releases new Anchor cheese options
29 March, 2018As well as Tasty, Colby and Edam, Fonterra's Anchor cheese range includes two new options — Protein+ and Zero Lacto.
Nestlé releases chocolate bar with 30% less sugar
29 March, 2018 by Nichola MurphyMilkybar Wowsomes contain fibrous crispy oat cereal and restructured sugar that tastes equally as sweet but dissolves faster.
Banana extract helps prevent ice-cream melting
22 March, 2018Cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) extracted from ground-up banana plants decreased melting times and increased the creaminess of ice-cream.
Qantas is going native — well a bit
19 March, 2018Qantas is embracing native Australian ingredients as a fundamental part of its decision to showcase some of the country's best local producers.
Collaboration sweetens the path to low-GI sugar production
19 March, 2018The path to industrial-scale production of low GI sugar has been made simpler through a collaboration between Nutrition Innovation Group, Foss and Schneider Electric.
Captive breeding, reproductive success and food security
14 March, 2018Captive-born animals are only half as likely to be successful breeders, which is raising concerns about food security.
Whichfish site helps source seafood responsibly
07 March, 2018The online tool informs businesses dealing with wild seafood about the stock, environmental and management risks involved.
Australia can expect to see some pigs from across the ditch
06 March, 2018Uncooked New Zealand pork meat and products containing New Zealand pork will be available in Australia soon.
All our macadamias coming home to roost
02 March, 2018With more macadamias coming onto the market the industry is looking to product innovators to snaffle up the extra nuts.
Plant-based protein market booming
28 February, 2018 by Nichola MurphyFood companies are encouraged to invest in the expanding plant-based meats market, which is predicted to reach $5.2 billion by 2020.
