The boom of food home delivery services is spreading to the corporate world, and canny caterers can cash in. [ + ]

Blockchain can help to break down information silos to improve visibility and traceability from the farm to the table — want to know more? [ + ]

Artificial intelligence is helping the Australian wine industry to significantly increase production efficiency by optimising machine use. Surely this system would have applications across at least all beverage manufacturers, if not the entire food industry. [ + ]

Sous-vide meets the washing machine in a different way of preparing dinner. [ + ]

Artificial intelligence (AI) gives computers humanoid and cognitive abilities that can lead to an increase in productivity. In addition, machine learning (ML) systems can be employed to assess problems and needs and resolve them accordingly. [ + ]

Alex Fileczki is the latest Australian packaging professional to attain the Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) designation. [ + ]

Is the UK is prepared for the most complex ever change to its food system, which will be required before Brexit? No — leaving the European Union poses serious risks to consumer interests, public health, businesses and workers in the food sector. [ + ]

More than 150,000 meals are served each year to personnel working at Australia's Antarctic and sub-Antarctic stations. Here is a quick peek at their once-a-year shopping list. [ + ]

Peppers, chillies and olives with a filling are classic Mediterranean starters. But until now, filling the little delicacies has purely been a manual job — a time-consuming and cost-intensive one. Automation technology now makes the process easier and faster. [ + ]

Fine Food Australia is the premier trade exhibition for the food industry. Showcasing the latest products, the event attracts buyers from restaurants, cafes, bakeries, retailers, caterers, bars, hotels and other food businesses from across the country. [ + ]

Machines and products will organise, steer and control themselves autonomously in the smart factories that are on the horizon for almost all sectors of the food industry. However, this will not happen unless the networking challenges are solved — and this is where smart sensors will come out to play. [ + ]

Proof of cold chain compliance is part of the HACCP plans for many larger-scale ready meal manufacturers, but the days of popping into the cool room with a thermometer and a piece of paper are well and truly over. [ + ]

Australian food and beverage products are increasingly competing at a global level, challenging local processors to ensure their products meet multiple standards for quality, nutrition, safety, environmental impact and shelf life. [ + ]

Implementing sorting technology can significantly reduce the risk of contamination from aflatoxins and foreign material, driving up food safety on the production line and offering a smart investment for processors and manufacturers. [ + ]

About 60% of foodborne disease outbreaks are linked to commercial caterers and eating establishments. Even though a large proportion of foodborne illness are avoidable, we are in a very risky business unless we can ensure food safety practices are followed. Infected food handlers are responsible for about 12% of all foodborne disease outbreaks. [ + ]