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The use of hookworms to treat coeliac disease has been a promising field of study for over a decade. Researchers at Queensland’s James Cook University have secured funding from Coeliac Australia to build on their findings from recent clinical trials.…

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Recognizing the critical impact of food allergies on some of the world’s most vulnerable populations, earlier this year the…

Allergen detection methods are an essential tool that allow the screening of ingredients, finished food products and environmental samples for the presence of allergen proteins to ensure the safety of food allergic consumers and compliance with labelling legislation.    Detection of…

AIFST21 Conference: Food Science – delivering in a changing world NEW DATES 11, 12, 19 & 21 OCTOBER  2021 VIRTUAL CONVENTION REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN The AIFST 2021 Virtual convention is less than one month away.  The AIFST is looking forward to…

The Allergen Bureau is pleased to announce that Lisa Clark is joining the Allergen Bureau as Allergen Bureau Manager. Lisa has worked for many years in various Food Industry roles, primarily in Quality and Innovation roles for leading FMCG –…

There are many challenges to producing oats for people who are sensitive to gluten. Three Farmers, a grower’s group in Western Australia, are facing these challenges head-on to secure a slice of the wheat-free oat niche. Three Farmers have developed…