Our pets are good for us: Recognising International Cat Day

There is a wealth of evidence proving what many of us already know - our pets are good for us.

Studies show that pet owners have lower blood pressure, cholesterol and allergy levels. Pets can also ease feelings of loneliness, especially in the elderly.

Plant milks better for environment and health than cow milk - Science

Evidence Based Eating New Zealand has taken issue with recent news media comments by Fonterra’s chief technologist, Dr Jeremy Hill, over the value of cow’s milk in human health and its impact on the environment.

Vegan cheese company to crowdfund international expansion

Auckland-based vegan cheesemaker Angel Food will launch their second equity crowdfunding campaign on 15 July to fund their next phase of growth in a rapidly-evolving market for plant-based and vegan products.

Medsafe consults on plans to include allergens on labelling - MoH

May contain traces of nuts.

You see these words regularly on food packaging, and something similar could soon be on your medicine.

New, non-invasive test for bowel diseases

Gut diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are increasingly prevalent worldwide, especially in industrialised countries. In 2015 alone, 250,000 people in the UK were diagnosed with IBD, and 3 million in the United States (1, 2).

Affecting the health of your descendants by eating well - PSANZ

The long-term health and wellbeing of up to three generations of New Zealanders and Australians can benefit from a nutritious and healthy diet before and during pregnancy, and in infancy.

Melody Diaries breaks ground on $50M spray dryer

The new $50 million industrial spray dryer will sit alongside the existing Food Waikato dryer and will have 2.4 times its capacity at 1.2 tonnes of powder per hour. The dryer will be operational by February 2020 and will grow employment at the plant from 17 to 35 staff.

Feb-No-Dairy: Time to reduce dairy in our economy and our health

The Vegan Society Aotearoa is calling on the New Zealand government to reduce the importance of dairy in our economy and our health.

Hellers prosecuted over mispackaged Sizzlers sausages

Small goods manufacturer Hellers has been fined almost $40,000 and ordered to pay a total of $15,000 to three children who had moderate to severe allergic reactions after consuming mispackaged Sizzlers sausages.

September baby boom prompts advice on early life nutrition

September is officially the baby arrival month, with more children born in September than any other month and 30th September the most common birth date in New Zealand[1].