New gluten free grain for people with coeliac disease: Sorghum
New biochemical evidence shows that the cereal grain sorghum is a safe food for people with coeliac disease, according to new research published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
View ArticleAustralian gene technology regulator calls for comment on Genetically...
The Australian Government’s gene technology regulator has called for comments on an application by the Victorian Department of Primary Industries for a limited and controlled release of up to 40 lines...
View ArticleQuinoa may have positive effect on digestion for Coeliacs
Adding quinoa to the gluten-free diet of patients with Coeliac Disease is well-tolerated and does not exacerbate the condition, according to new research from King’s College in London.
View ArticleCoeliac disease and Gluten intolerance could be alleviated after Molecule...
A key molecule that could lead to new therapies for people with coeliac disease, an often painful and currently untreatable autoimmune disorder, has been discovered by researchers at McMaster...
View ArticleKellogg’s launches new Five Whole Grain Muesli
Breakfast cereal manufacturer Kellogg’s has launched its new Five Whole Grain Muesli in Australia, which the Company said is the “first muesli formulation on the market to contain the five whole grains...
View ArticleChildhood coeliac disease discovery opens door for potential treatments
A new study has revealed childhood coeliac disease mirrors the condition in adults, increasing the possibility a coeliac disease therapy that could enable patients to eat gluten again will work in...
View ArticleFunctional Dyspepsia caused by wheat, new Australian research
New research has revealed wheat consumption could be triggering digestive issues that impacts 10 per cent of all Australians.
View ArticleCoeliac disease linked to weaning in winter, Swiss research
Swedish researchers have discovered where and when a person is born can either increase or decrease their chances of developing Coeliacs disease.
View ArticleByron Bay Chilli Co. does huge international deal
Australian regional food manufacturer, Byron Bay Chilli Co, has launched under licence to Bangladesh six varieties of its famous sauces.
View ArticleLeading EU health nutritionist investigates wheat
A leading international health nutrition academic has dismissed any unsubstantiated claim that genetically modified wheat is a cause of obesity or illness.
View ArticleAustralian food exports surge to historic record
Australia’s total goods and services exports soared 10.2% in 2011 to AU$313.3 billion – the first time exports have reached over AU$300 billion during any 12 month period, according to ‘Composition of...
View ArticleNorth American drought creates export opportunity for Australian food...
The North American drought devastating American corn crops and wheat crops is creating export opportunities for Australian food processors despite the high Australian dollar. Global wheat prices rose...
View ArticleAustralian government report highlights Australian capabilities in global...
The National Food Plan green paper released by Australian agriculture minister Senator Joe Ludwig earlier this week foreshadows a major role for Australia in meeting global food shortfalls. Australia’s...
View ArticleMilk provides superior protein to mixed diet protein, research says
A United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (UN FAO) report, ‘Dietary protein quality evaluation in human nutrition’, has found that protein from dairy is nutritionally superior to protein from...
View ArticleWorld’s largest food allergy study launched
The world’s biggest ever study of food allergies, which is spearheaded by the University of Manchester and supported by industry players such as Unilever and Eurofins, began on Friday 22 March 2013.
View ArticleAustralian breakthrough, development of salt-tolerant wheat
A team of Australian scientists involving the University of Adelaide have bred salt tolerance into a variety of durum wheat that shows improved grain yield by 25 per cent on salty soils. As the...
View ArticlePasta niche markets to be fostered by Australian high-protein wheat research
Australian researchers are hoping to produce new wheat varieties that contain higher levels of protein and extra ‘functionality’, without requiring additional fertiliser. They say their research will...
View ArticleState of Victoria leads Australia for Exports of Food
Victoria is Australia’s leading agricultural exporter, according to its Department of Primary Industries report released this week for the 12 months financial year ending 30 June 2011. Over the 12...
View ArticleACCC consults on auctions for SA wheat ports
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued a consultation paper seeking submissions from stakeholders on global agribusiness Viterra’s proposed auction system for the use of...
View ArticleCSIRO helps develop new high fibre wheat
The CSIRO has helped develop a new type of wheat that it says has 10 times the amount of fibre than regular wheat.
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