Carboor Farms has received $200,000 from the Victorian Government for new equipment and facilities to dry, grade and crack hazelnuts for further value-add processing. [ + ]

Twenty-three new abstracts looking at advances in gut microbiome research will be presented at the 2019 Gut Microbiota for Health World Summit. [ + ]

Consumers are impacting packaging and processing trends, so how can manufacturers ensure they meet their expectations? [ + ]

Bacterial infection is the likely cause of resin canal discolouration in Australian mangoes, which is estimated to cost the NT mango industry between $5m and $10m per year. [ + ]

Blockchain technology is largely associated with the financial industry, but it has strong potential in other industries, such as manufacturing. [ + ]

Next month, the second Macadamia Innovation Challenge finals will take place in Byron Bay, Australia. [ + ]

Wine continues to be popular globally, but consumers prefer to drink good quality wine in small amounts, according to the IWSR Vinexpo report. [ + ]

Dairy farmers are set to benefit from greater negotiating power with milk processors after the federal government announced it is progressing the Mandatory Dairy Code of Conduct. [ + ]

Avocado seed extracts could be a potential source for novel anti-inflammatory compounds that could be developed as a functional food ingredient or pharmaceuticals. [ + ]

Welch's Global Ingredients Group has developed a technology that neutralises the aroma and flavour of its Concord grape juice, which can be used as a base wine or blender. [ + ]

Of the 100 Australian food recalls in 2018, 46 were due to undeclared allergens, according to data from Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ). [ + ]

Australian Organic has become a member of the National Farmers' Federation (NFF) and claims this will help the organic sector develop a strong voice in Canberra. [ + ]

University of the Sunshine Coast scientists and Newstead Brewing Co have partnered to develop a beer using Australian-farmed seaweed in an effort to promote it as a nutritious, tasty and locally grown resource. [ + ]

Ivan Imparato has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Australasian Supply Chain Institute (ASCI) and will continue to work towards the board's strategy to bring professionalisation to the supply chain domain in Australasia. [ + ]

Center for Science in the Public Interest has welcomed the news that the Salt Institute will close at the end of March, stating it "will not be missed". [ + ]