At the University of Otago, Elea pulsed electric field processing equipment will be put to test for large-scale French fries production. [ + ]

Both the FDA and the USDA agencies believe they should be the one to regulate high-tech, cell-cultured meat start-ups producing 'clean meat'. [ + ]

After three years and $25 million in venture capital funding, Brava has released a domestic countertop oven that heats up to 260°C in less than a second.   [ + ]

A regular cause of traveller's diarrhoea for those visiting developing countries, Cyclospora cayetanensis is increasingly causing disease in the US. [ + ]

Raw materials like grains are often high in vitamins and health-promoting phenolic compounds but processing can rob the final product of these nutrients. [ + ]

For Oji Fibre Solutions, energy efficiency was top of mind in building its new green star-rated corrugated cardboard packaging manufacturing facility. [ + ]

Chile introduced a sugar tax on soft drinks in 2014 — has it been effective? [ + ]

While current training for food safety and sanitation usually incorporates high-technology presentations, such as videos and slide shows, there is still a need for low-tech approaches. [ + ]

Zebra, elephant, bear, crocodile and whale meat was in the 43 tonnes of wild meat seized during May in INTERPOL's Operation Thunderstorm. [ + ]

Being unconventional makes experiences feel brand new. [ + ]

A new way to give cheddar the right colour ditches waste. [ + ]

If GMO labelling doesn't put consumers off why don't we let them know about GM ingredients? [ + ]

Golf ball material in hash browns, horse meat in hamburgers — traceability has never been more important for the food industry. [ + ]

Foodtech Packtech is coming — New Zealand's largest food manufacturing, packaging and processing technology trade show is always worth visiting. [ + ]

Be warned — Country of Origin food labelling becomes mandatory in Australia from 1 July and the ACCC will be checking to ensure businesses are complying. [ + ]