An academic review has confirmed a link between feeding eggs and peanuts to babies as young as four months and a reduced likelihood of developing allergies to these foods later in life. Although infant...

A raft of recommendations to reform Australia’s regulation of medicine and ingredients used in medicinal products has been accepted by the Australian Federal Government. Minister for Health and Aged...

Pharmaceutical giant, Bayer AG, has acquired global agricultural company, Monsanto, in a USD $66 billion deal. The acquisition has resulted in the world’s largest seller of farming chemicals and seeds. Both...

A University of Sydney review has found evidence of bias in research on the health benefits of artificial sweeteners. The examination found academic reviews funded by artificial sweetener companies were...

A Swinburne University team has discovered a way to re-use the large amount of plant waste often left over from producing wine. According to the team, grape pomace, which is the skins, pulp, seeds and...

A new sugar content certification program called ‘Sugarwise’ is gaining traction in the United States. Food products with added sugars meeting World Health Organisation guidelines will be eligible...

Australia’s 2016 macadamia crop is on track to reach 46, 750 tonnes in-shell says the Australian Macadamia Society (AMS). According to the AMS, Australia’s macadamia production has steadily increased...

A new television program airing on Channel Seven is set to expose the ups and downs of owning a franchised business. ‘The Franchise Show’ will have a focus on food franchise owners with several Retail...

The Australian Department of Defence is now accepting tenders for the supply, warehousing and distribution of combat ration packs and ancillaries. Those interested in submitting a tender are invited to...

Murray Goulburn is now paying an additional 15 cents more per kilogram of milk solids for its 2017 financial year Available Southern Milk Region Farmgate Milk Price (FMP). Its suppliers will now receive...