Control of Listeria monocytogenes in RTE — FDA draft guidance released
20 January, 2017The FDA has released a draft guidance on the control of Listeria monocytogenes for companies manufacturing, processing, packing or holding ready-to-eat (RTE) foods.
Food as medicine
12 January, 2017 by Janette WoodhouseMalnourishment is rife in Australian hospitals and healthcare facilities and a significant contributor to medical care costs. As affordability becomes a bigger and bigger priority in Australian health care, there is an urgent need to address this ongoing issue and ensure that medical nutrition therapy plays a critical role in patient care.
Get smart at AUSPACK
12 January, 2017AUSPACK is a free, 'must attend' event for everyone involved in the ready meals and high-volume catering markets.
Vending machines go healthy and high tech
11 January, 2017US vending specialist Gilly Vending has partnered with Atlanta-based Georgia State University to provide state-of-the-art snack and beverage vending machines for more than 50,000 students and faculty.
Could maternal diet be predisposing children to obesity?
10 January, 2017A US study has found that diet composition around the time of pregnancy may influence whether offspring become obese.
Research takes a step towards safe wheat for coeliacs
09 January, 2017A study analysing the toxic components of proteins in wheat could be the first step towards developing wheat-based products that are safe for coeliacs.
Can technology and gourmet menus reverse the decline of fast food?
09 January, 2017Research by Roy Morgan reveals that Generations Y and Z are still markedly more likely than older generations to visit most big-name quick service restaurants, but in many cases their visitation rate is declining.
US company launches high-end dessert kits
19 December, 2016AUI Fine Foods, an importer of specialty pastry ingredients in the US, has launched a direct-to-consumer company, Gold Leaf Gourmet, specialising in 'five star' dessert kits.
2017 — the year of getting personal and sportified, and improving digestive wellness
13 December, 2016A quick look at the trends expected to impact the eating habits of Australian and New Zealand consumers in 2017.
Ready meals for children
12 December, 2016A frozen meal range targeted at 'junior foodies' has arrived in Australian supermarkets.
Australians embrace the festive spirit(s)
05 December, 2016While beer and sparkling wine remain the popular choices in the festive season, research from Roy Morgan reveals more than a quarter of Australian adults consume spirits at least once in an average four weeks.
Sodexo launches 'Green & Lean' school meals
02 December, 2016Global catering provider Sodexo has partnered with WWF-UK to create 'Green & Lean', a healthier and more sustainable range of menu choices with a reduced environmental impact.
The rise of restaurants without seats and seats without restaurants
30 November, 2016Restaurant and hotel dining consultant company Baum + Whitemen has released its trend predictions for 2017 and it is favourable for the ready meal idustry.
University life challenging for students with food allergies
29 November, 2016A study presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting found most US colleges don't have integrated systems in place to support food-allergic students.
Protein in pregnancy produces leaner babies
29 November, 2016The fight against childhood obesity could begin in the womb, with research finding that mothers who eat a diet that is relatively rich in protein and low in carbohydrates and fat during pregnancy have babies with less abdominal fat.
