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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The strangest toothpaste flavours ever invented
Dentists are always telling us to brush our teeth after we eat, but does following up a can of Coke with some Coke-flavoured toothpaste count?
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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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Coke, Pepsi changing ingredients to avoid cancer warnings on products
Coca-cola and Pepsi are being forced to alter the way they make the caramel colouring that is added to their soft drinks in the US.
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Sugar claims “misleading”: Organic producer hits back at Channel 7
Organic food producer Bellamy’s Organic has responded to claims made about the sugar content of some of its products on Channel Seven last night, labelling them “inaccurate,” and “misleading.”
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School lunches still contain “pink slime” in US
Despite major fast food retailers banning the use of “pink slime” in its foods, the additive will still be used in cafeterias across the United States.
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Are you ready?
Ready meals are not what they used to be.
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Beer, dating ads targeted at young girls on game website
The Bratz Doll website has copped criticism from health experts, who are outraged over advertisements for alcohol, energy drinks, junk food and dating services on the site targeted at young girls.
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Communicating their way: obesity message delivered to teens via web
An Australian research organisation is tapping into mobile and internet technology, in an attempt to reach teenagers with the anti-obesity message.
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Food and beverage sector records highest manufacturing activity in January
Local manufacturing activity grew during January for the second month in a row, with the food and beverage sector recording the highest growth, according to the latest Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI).
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Less snoozing, more excess kilos: in today’s busy world, how do we sleep more?
New research shows more evidence that our busy lifestyles are contributing to our expanding waistlines.
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Tasmania standing firm on hemp restrictions
Tasmania’s state government will not change state laws on processed hemp to bring them into line with those across the rest of Australia.
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Spreading the word on Omega-3: Omegamite
OMEGAMITE Yeast Breakfast Spread is an innovative world first product developed and made in Australia with the benefits of OMEGA-3 DHA+EPA , fish oil making a dynamite impact on the spreads market being smart and tasty.
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Hemp seed could be legally used in foods
How would you feel about some hemp in your food?
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Keep it local: Australian food manufacturers take steps to stay on shore
With the high Australian dollar, the threat of off-shoring, and the looming carbon tax, local manufacturers of food and domestic products are taking steps to ensure they stay viable and competitive.
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Lots of excuses, but not enough vegetables for most Aussies
Australians say it is too difficult to get their recommended daily intake of vegetables, and almost half are not getting enough.
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Burgers with a side of broccoli?
The decision by Hungry Jacks to introduce sides of vegetables with its meals from next month has been met with apprehension from health professionals.
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The 6 scariest things about modern food
Wood in your muffin? Mince infused with Ammonia? Entirely fake blueberries in your healthy breakfast option?
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