So that consumers can very easily see how well food businesses meet the requirements of the UK food regulations, 200 local authorities across the UK are trialling a scheme called Scores on the Doors.The scheme allows a food business to display their hygiene rating or score from the most recent inspection by the local health …
Continue reading ...Aflatoxins are toxins produced by some species of the Aspergillus moulds. The toxins are associated with nuts and crops and are a major food safety issue in these industries.
A Plant Physiologist with the Agricultural Research Service, Sylvia Hua, has taken out a patent on the use of a yeast, Pichia anomala, to protect tree nuts …
Information in this article was sourced in part from Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ).
In late December, FSANZ initiated a Food Product Recall of Bonsoy soy milk, due to unusually high levels of iodine. Nine adults aged from 29 to 47, and one child, presented in NSW with thyroid problems. All reported consuming Bonsoy soy …
The latest in store labelling audit by the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has shown a 3000% increase in the number of products in Australia showing Daily Intake Guide (DIG) front-of-pack labelling since 2007. The more than 2000 products showing DIG in 2009 have come long way from the 58 in 2007.
AFGC Chief Executive …
With the increase in obesity across the world, and particularly in developed countries, food businesses are developing and marketing healthier options. The fast food / quick serve businesses are a very visible example of this trend.
Quick service chains have now introduced grilled products and salads as part of their menu and are heavily promoting them. …
According to research by Global Food Markets, the biggest growth industries in Australia over the next few years will be water (particularly mineral water), coffee and ice cream.
Private labels are also expected to increase in sales, due to the financial situation and strong marketing. This segment is actually low compared to that in Europe, where …
In a time when vegetarian meals are a regular part of many people’s lives, half of Australia’s favourite meals contain red meat. This is the finding of a study done over one week in May 2009 by The Clever Stuff research agency.
The report from this study has just been released by Meat & Livestock Australia …
Effective 01 February, Coles joins Aldi in having a uniform pricing policy. This will mean that around 97% of the products sold by Coles will now have the same price regardless of the store location.
“From 1 February, Coles will apply its lowest prices to more than 8,000 grocery products including meat, seafood, dairy, deli and …
The Food Standards Code requires that food labelling includes a country of origin. The Code also requires that fresh fruit and vegetables and food in Delis must also show the country of origin.
This is to give consumers an informed choice. A situation happening between the US and it’s neighbours is worth watching, as it may …
The amendments to the Federal Government’s Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) include recognition for food processing and a proposed $150 million support to the $100 billion industry, Australia’s largest manufacturing sector, to reduce emissions, explore energy efficiencies and become more sustainable over the long term.
Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) Deputy Chief Executive Dr Geoffrey …