The peak farming representative group is calling for more transparency on the investments made in Australia by foreign investors.
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KFC chicken paralysed girl, court finds
A judge has ruled that fast food chain KFC is responsible for the brain damage of a young girl who was left paralysed by food poisoning.
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China’s Coca-Cola Shanxi denies workers’ claim of contaminated products
Chinese authorities have denied there are any problems with it’s locally-manufactured Coca-Cola Shanxi Beverages, after an employee claimed mass chlorine contamination.
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Uncooked livers cause food poisoning outbreak
The food safety watchdog Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is warning people to take care when cooking chicken livers, following outbreaks of Campylobacter food poisoning.
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Salt levels in fast food varies between countries
It’s pretty common knowledge that the salt content in fast food is high, but new research shows that the exact level varied between countries, even if it’s the same chain.
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Children’s neighbourhoods making them obese
A US study has found conclusive evidence that where a child lives has a significant impact on their chances of being obese.
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Fresh calls for a “fat tax” in Australia
Another Australian health group has joined the chorus of organisations demanding better initiatives to encourage healthy eating.
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Qantas snack supplier apologises over in-flight maggot contamination
The manufacturer of the Qantas snack which was contaminated with maggots has issued an apology for the “utterly regrettable” incident, which it says was restricted to that particular packet.
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Shocking conditions in poultry industry revealed: report calls for changes
Poultry workers and consumers are being put at risk by increasing demands to produce cheap poultry, according to a new report.
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“Reduced salt” label reduced taste perception: study
A “reduced salt” label on a food product will make a consumer experience a reduced level of taste, even if it is not in fact lower in salt.
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UK bakery fighting “fat tax”
The “fat tax” imposed on foods high in saturated fat is being fought by the biggest bakery chain in Britain, who say taxing the sausage rolls and pasties it bakes in store is unfair.
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Duncan Hines recalls two cake mixes over undeclared allergens
Two variations of cupcake mixes have been recalled over undeclared allergens in the product.
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New alcohol board unnecessary: Brewers Association
The leading representative body for Australian manufacturing brewers has slammed a new industry group, which it says will create public confusion redirect funds away from established organisations.
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New application could reduce risk of Listeria
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) wants submissions on an application for a processing aid which reduces the risk of Listeria.
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Pregnant women avoiding “risky” foods lacking proper nutrition: study
An Australian study has found women has found that many Australian women who are pregnant or trying to conceive are not getting adequate nutrition because they’re avoiding potentially “risky” foods.
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The new breed of food consumer
Earlier this year, peak farming bodies voiced their alarm that a shocking 75 per cent of year 6 students believe cotton socks are an animal product and others think yoghurt grows on trees.
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Q&A with Gordon Slater, Byron Bay Cookie Company chairman
Gordon Slater, chairman of local manufacturer Byron Bay Cookie Company, speaks to Manufacturers' Monthly about the company's transition from hand-made to machine production, and the important role exporting plays in its future growth plans.
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Australian scientists producing allergy-free eggs
Allergy-free eggs for use in consumption and vaccines are being developed by Australian scientists and could be available within the next decade.
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Salt-tolerant durum wheat could ensure food security
A new type of durum wheat that can tolerate salty soil has been developed by Australian scientists, in a discovery they could help reduce world food shortages.
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Red meat consumption linked to early death
A long-running study of 120 000 people has found that consuming red meat daily can increase a person’s chance of dying by 20 per cent.
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