Tasmanian government invests $2.5m to speed up battery hen and sow stall bans 21 May 2012 0 comments The Tasmanian government has announced plans to bring forward bans on battery hens and sow stalls.
UNSW, Korea join forces to reduce allergens during food and drink processing 21 May 2012 0 comments Australian researchers have identified processing techniques which will minimise the adverse effects of allergens in milk and other food products.
Big Olive Company fined for misleading "extra virgin" labelling 21 May 2012 0 comments A South Australian company has been fined $13 000 for misleading labelling, after it’s olive oil was not extra virgin as claimed.
Junk food ads aimed at children fall 60 per cent 21 May 2012 0 comments Children are seeing 60 per cent less junk food advertising during their television programs, following suggestions from the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) that the practise should be…
Man killed by fall in grain carrier 21 May 2012 0 comments A 50-year-old man died on Saturday when he fell into an empty grain bulk carrier in the Port of Newcastle.
New regulations to ensure welfare of animals in NSW abattoirs 18 May 2012 0 comments New South Wales has unveiled new regulations in state abattoirs to ensure the wellbeing and welfare of animals.
Reducing daily salt consumption by 3 grams could save 6000 Aussie lives every year 18 May 2012 0 comments The National Heart Foundation of Australia has found that if everyone reduced their salt intake by 3 grams per day, 6 000 lives could be saved every year.
New beef cut discovered; creator says will be best yet 18 May 2012 0 comments A meat expert has found a new cut of beef, known as the ‘Vegas Strip Steak.’
AFGC rejects tax on fast food outlets, study finds 20pc needed to make impact 18 May 2012 0 comments The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has rejected a proposal from a suburban Melbourne council that called for major food outlets to be taxed up to 400 per cent more on commercial rates…
New sustainability digimag provides practical industry solutions 16 May 2012 0 comments Australia’s largest B2B media company, Reed Business Information (publisher of Food Magazine), will launch its new digital sustainability magazine, Stream, today.
