Coffee and tea are still the main source of caffeine for Australians, according to a survey undertaken by beverage industry representative body the Australian Beverages Council.
One of the leading authorities on ‘natural’ food colours in the Asia Pacific region has urged Australian food manufacturers, marketers and media to show “greater leadership” in converting to ‘natural’ colours.
Australian pie maker Garlo’s Pies have launched an iPhone and Android phone app, which it says will “make ordering a breeze” for its office and wholesale customers.
General Mills Australia Pty Ltd has recalled Pasta Master Fresh Lasagne from Woolworths Supermarkets in WA due to the potential presence of foreign matter (metal).
Seasonings manufacturer McCormick Foods Australia Pty Ltd (McCormick) has launched a new range of seasonings designed for use with barbecuing and grilling.
The Genius Foods range of gluten-free products that launched across Australian in June 2013 has been such a success that supermarket group Coles will roll out more products from the range over the next 12 months.
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has secured funding for a project that will offer information and advice on energy efficiency to small to medium businesses (SMEs) in the food, beverage and grocery manufacturing sector.
Very heavy drinking among Australia’s top 10 per cent of alcohol drinkers has increased in the past decade while lighter drinkers have cut back further, according to a new analysis of Australian drinking habits since 2001.
Australia’s Food Regulation Standing Committee (FRSC) has invited public submissions on a Food Regulation Policy Options Paper for formulating policy guidelines on the regulation of caffeine in food in Australia and New Zealand.
