Study on free-range eggs
23 May, 2017In a study conducted by researchers at the University of Adelaide and published in Anthrozoös, the journal of the International Society for Anthrozoology, consumers chose to buy free-range or cage-free eggs over eggs from caged hens because they believe they taste better and are better quality.
Foodservice trends in 2017
08 May, 2017Here are some key findings from Euromonitor International's 2017 edition of Consumer Foodservice.
Dearer means gooder
02 May, 2017Consumers are so convinced that healthy food is more expensive than cheap food that they simply do not believe that food is healthy unless it costs more.
The rise and rise of meal kit popularity
18 April, 2017Convenience, time savings and healthfulness are driving the uptake and acceptance of meal kits in the US, with 25% of US adults having bought a meal kit in 2016.
Foodservice providers cleaning up with specialty foods
18 April, 2017Sales of specialty foods through foodservice in the US increased 13.7% to $27.7 billion between 2014 and 2016 as consumers make specialty foods and beverages a regular part of their away-from-home meal purchases.
$10,000 up for grabs for Chef of the Year
18 April, 2017More than 200 professional chefs will compete in the Chef of the Year and the Bocuse d'Or Australian Selection at the Foodservice Australia event at the Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne from 28–30 May.
Can hydroponics be organic?
11 April, 2017 by Janette WoodhouseFor most of the world the answer is a definite 'no', but in the US a fight is brewing.
Do you eat the ears or tails first?
07 April, 2017A staggering 59% of people traumatically amputate the ears of chocolate rabbits before devouring the rest of the body.
Study finds traditional foods still prevalent in remote NT communities
04 April, 2017Research from the Menzies School of Health Research has found the majority of Aboriginal people living in remote Northern Territory communities are regularly using traditional foods in their diets.
Swedish Culinary Team partners with Baltic cruise company
30 March, 2017Baltic cruise company Viking Line has launched a long-term partnership with the Swedish Culinary Team, which competes in cooking competitions around the world.
Aussie Farmers Direct enters meal kit market
28 March, 2017Aussie Farmers Direct has entered Australia's fast-growing home-delivered meal kit market, launching its new Simple & Fresh Dinner Box.
Consumers confused by 'healthy' labelling
23 March, 2017The ongoing debate over healthy food labelling has been once again put under the spotlight as a US study finds terms such as no-fat, no-sugar, low-fat and reduced-salt and food packaging rarely reflect the actual nutritional quality of the food.
Don't miss ProPak Asia 2017!
22 March, 2017ProPak Asia is Asia's largest international processing and packaging trade event, attracting visitors from across Asia who come to meet world-leading companies, see the latest machines, technology and services, and learn from industry events.
Networking and new ideas at National Restaurant Conference 2017
17 March, 2017The 2017 National Restaurant Conference is set to inform and inspire hospitality professionals in Melbourne in May.
Fine Food Australia expands with new zones, drinks event
14 March, 2017Fine Food Australia will expand in 2017 to include new zones for organics, start-ups, fit-out and design, plus a co-located Commercial Drinks event.
