Award highlights health condition affecting 1 million Australians
27 September, 2017Bernadette Eriksen's business Flavour Creations has been researching and developing texture-modified food and drink products for people suffering with dysphagia since 1997. Her efforts were celebrated recently when she won the Greater Brisbane Woman in Business of the Year Award 2017.
Diet dilemma: why weight loss depends on gut bacteria
19 September, 2017 by Nichola MurphySome people lose weight more easily than others and this could be due to the type of bacteria in the dieter's intestines, according to a study published in the International Journal of Obesity.
How is your personality impacting your diet?
18 September, 2017 by Nichola MurphyThe CSIRO Diet Types survey analysed the eating habits and personality traits of over 90,000 Australian adults and established five main diet types.
What's driving the appetite for organics?
11 September, 2017 by Janette WoodhouseBy 2018, the total value of Australia's organic industry is anticipated to exceed AU$2 billion. It was already worth $1.72 in 2014. Last year two-thirds of Australian households bought organic products. Why?
Fine Food Australia 2017 education program
05 September, 2017 by Nichola MurphyFine Food Australia's 2017 education program will discuss a number of topics, including better business practice and how to achieve success in the industry.
E-Grocery Congress
30 August, 2017E-commerce is encroaching more and more into food and ready meal marketing — this conference will keep you in the loop.
Ready meals market will rise to US$146,247 million by 2023
29 August, 2017 by Nichola MurphyAllied Market Research has published a report which segmented the global ready meals market based on type, distribution channel and geography. It found that the popularity of ready meals is set to increase dramatically over the next few years.
Award finalists announced for next week's Australian HACCP Conference
22 August, 2017 by Nichola MurphyThe Australian HACCP Conference has announced the finalists for next week's 2017 awards.
Sunburn could be caused by poor eating habits
22 August, 2017 by Nichola MurphyA study has found that those who eat late at night may be more at risk of sunburn and long-term effects such as skin ageing and skin cancer.
Seafood Expo Asia in September
15 August, 2017 by Nichola MurphyHeld at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 5–7 September, this year's Seafood Expo Asia will bring together industry professionals to source the latest products, meet with suppliers and discuss current trends.
Company fined record $660,000 for underpaying refugee
15 August, 2017 by Nichola MurphyA former owner of a Melbourne fruit market has been fined a record penalty of $660,000 after failing to pay a refugee appropriate wages.
Fly guts, diet choice and reproduction
31 July, 2017Just who is running the show? Not content with affecting development, immunity, nutrition and longevity, the gut microbiota may be directing food choice, consumption and reproduction.
CluckAR app cuts through egg price hype
19 July, 2017Consumers are urged to make use of CHOICE's CluckAR app to ensure they are actually purchasing free-range eggs.
Breweries cleared of beer tap monopoly accusations
19 July, 2017The ACCC has found that Carlton United Breweries (CUB) and Lion were not locking craft beers out of taps in pubs and other venues.
Fine Food Australia 2017
17 July, 2017Fine Food Australia is the premier trade exhibition for the food industry. Showcasing the latest products, the event attracts buyers from restaurants, cafes, bakeries, retailers, caterers, bars, hotels and other food businesses from across the country.
