Sustainability in food packaging has always been a major issue for all types of food manufacturing companies as well as organisations that promote food safety. One of the most important parts of sustainability comes in the type of materials used to package the products. And the right packaging can provide a much longer shelf life …

It seems that every few years a new study comes out about aspartame, making people seriously consider its safety. This artificial sweetener is used in a number of products, especially diet beverages.  While the sweetener has long been in use, a few studies have shown concern that the artificial sweetener can cause cancer. Of course, …

Recently, Oxford University completed a study that lasted more than a decade. This study also involved more than 40,000 participants. The purpose of the study was to determine if vegetarians are less prone to heat disease. The results are actually quite interesting: the study indicated that people who eat a vegetarian diet are 32% less …

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) carefully monitors the foods that are consumed by the people of America. It is important to note the information that the FDA has gathered because it could apply to foods that are imported into Australia. An Important Study Just recently, at the end of 2012, the FDA …

There are so many reasons to eat fish. It is one of the healthiest things on this planet you could consume. Fish includes high amounts of unsaturated fats, iodine, and omega-3 oils. All of these things are so important to a healthy diet. However, there is a problem with fish in the modern day. Some …

The New South Wales Food Authority recently completed a study on Pine Mouth as far as the causes of it and any concerns linked to it. This condition goes by a couple of names, including Pine Mouth and Pine Nut Syndrome. It is the condition when someone who eats pine nuts regularly starts to taste …

It may sound weird that a harmless fruit could be dangerous, but it is the truth. Grapefruit has been found to interact in dangerous ways with certain prescription medications. Numerous studies have indicated this, and the results are conclusive. When grapefruit is mixed with specific medications, the results could include a number of dangerous side …

A recent study has shown that American consumers are almost as likely to eat alone as to eat together, according to Australian Food News. Almost 46% of all eating occasions are now done alone, and 40% of adult meals are consumed alone, the research has found.

Although the integrity of genetically modified crops is one of the hottest and most controversial topics out there today, the science world and the agricultural experts behind these crops are standing behind the integrity of these crops. Claims are being made that genetically modified crops are capable of producing higher yields, needing fewer pesticides, and equal to traditional crops in regards to nutrition.

By now, we are all familiar with the dangers associated with excessive salt intake. High salt and sodium consumption have been officially linked to such serious conditions as high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. Nevertheless, the average Australian citizen consumes on average perhaps 9 grams of salt per day.