Unfortunately, mislabelling is more common than most people may think. This is definitely the case that has recently come to light in reference to olive oil that is being sold in Australia. However, the Australian Competition and Consumer Chairman has recognized the problem and is looking out for the consumer. The Problem It has recently …

Junk food will no longer by advertised during TV programs when more than 35% of the audience is likely to be children, according to Food Magazine (http://bit.ly/QqbMBX). The current Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) regulations prevent advertising to audiences of more than 50% children, but the new move is a voluntary one by members …

A report by Australian Food News stated that the Australia’s major advertisers have dismissed recent claims by the Obesity Policy Coalition (OPC) that obesity and advertising are linked as “nonsense”. The OPC had earlier released a report about the “failure of advertising codes to protect children from junk food advertising”.

By now, you’re no doubt familiar with the “use by” and “best by” dates stamped on the packaging of the foods you buy. These dates come alongside all foods and are there to give you a decent idea of how long you can expect the food to remain at optimal quality for consumption. So what is the difference between the two?

Junk food will no longer by advertised during TV programs when more than 35% of the audience is likely to be children, according to a recent report. The new move is a voluntary one by members of the Responsible Children’s Marketing Initiative including McDonalds, Hungry Jacks, Coca-Cola, Nestle and Mars.

The manufacturers and makers behind the popular energy drink Monster are currently facing a lawsuit at the hands of the parents of a deceased teenage girl. The girl is reported to have died due to possible complications related to caffeine toxicity.

European scientists have recently come up with a revolutionary new invention that could completely change the way food manufacturers and consumers alike address the quintessential concept of the “use by” label.