US study finds free school lunches contribute to obesity
15 August, 2016A US study has found that government-funded school meal programs are putting children at risk of being overweight.
Ready meals manufacturer fined for telemarketing breaches
09 August, 2016Convenience meals manufacturer Easymeals has been fined $13,600 for making telemarketing calls to numbers on the Do Not Call Register and for calling outside of permitted hours.
Fair Work Ombudsman's hospitality audits reveal concerning results
08 August, 2016The food services and accommodation industry kept the Fair Work Ombudsman busy in the past year, accounting for 40% of Enforceable Undertakings entered with employers in 2015/16.
Australian scientists call for a radical overhaul of nutrition research
02 August, 2016Two Australian scientists have called for radical rethinking of the way we measure the health impacts of the human diet.
American flavours in vogue with Australian home cooks
01 August, 2016Kitchenware retailer Kitchen Warehouse says its customers have been buying up deep fryers, griddles and smoker boxes to create classic recipes from the USA in their own homes.
Getting fresh
27 July, 2016 by Janette WoodhouseFreshness is one attribute that will always attract ready meal consumers.
Junk food ads lead kids to poor food choices: study
26 July, 2016Advertisements for unhealthy foods and beverages have an immediate and significant impact on children and lead to harmful diets, according to Canadian research.
Snacking habits of millennials an opportunity for food brands
25 July, 2016Young adults are the biggest snackers, according to research released by Canadean, with 40% of 18- to 34-year-olds engaging in regular snacking.
SilkAir launches business class menu
20 July, 2016SilkAir has launched a new menu for business class customers travelling on flights leaving from Singapore that are 3 hours and above.
Nutrition experts feature at anti-ageing conference
19 July, 2016Attendees at the AustralAsian Academy of Anti-Ageing Medicine's 10th annual conference in Melbourne will hear from several leading experts on nutrition.
Anti-sugar messages could be misleading: study
19 July, 2016Focusing health messages too heavily on sugar may mislead consumers on the need to reduce overall kilojoules, research has concluded.
How useful are nutrition labels in dining halls?
06 July, 2016A recent study on dining hall nutrition labelling looked at the relationship between label use and sleep, stress and exercise.
Could automation save the foodservice industry?
29 June, 2016Tight profit margins and increasing labour costs may force reinvention of the foodservice industry, with automation offering the potential to offset increasing wage costs.
Expert criticises UK dietary recommendations
29 June, 2016A dietary expert has criticised the UK’s Eatwell Guide — a visual representation of the government's recommendations on food groups for a 'healthy, balanced diet' — saying it is not evidence based and has been formulated by too many people with industry ties.
