Preparations are ramping up for Hort Connections 2025, Australia and New Zealand's horticulture conference and trade show being held in June. [ + ]

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to permit the use of a preservative derived from mushrooms. [ + ]

The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) said it welcomed the ACCC's final report on its inquiry into supermarket pricing. [ + ]

The program is helping its latest cohort of early-stage FMCG businesses tap into consumer trends with products such as functional beverages and performance-focused snacks. [ + ]

20 recommendations have been made in the ACCC's final Supermarkets Inquiry report, which could help to benefit suppliers and consumers with clearer pricing practices. [ + ]

BOC opens its new facility in Longford, Victoria, which is capable of producing more than 60,000 tonnes of beverage-grade CO₂ annually for the South Pacific region. [ + ]

Targeted safety initiatives have been included in this year's Workplace Health & Safety Show, being held in Melbourne from 21– 22 May 2025. [ + ]

Chocolate infused with prebiotics, probiotics and flavourings could have enhanced health benefits, according to a report published in ACS Food Science & Technology. [ + ]

The study explored an overlooked waste product of rice wine production which could have upcycling potential as a 'superfood', according to researchers. [ + ]

TNA Solutions will present its automation technologies at SNAXPO 2025 from 30 March to 1 April in Orlando, FL. [ + ]

Australian Grape & Wine has welcomed the Albanese government's commitment to extending unfair trading practice protections to small businesses, ensuring a more level playing field for businesses across the wine sector. [ + ]

Early-bird registrations are now open for the 2025 Australasian Packaging Conference, coordinated by the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP). [ + ]

A $5m Digital Manufacturing Hub launched at Swinburne University of Technology could help to level up Australia's manufacturing capacity by 30%. [ + ]

An open-access database of over 5000 food-contact chemicals from packaging and other articles is designed to help improve the safety of food-contact materials. [ + ]

Kerry Group has launched its 2025 Supplement Taste Charts, which is designed to show the evolving flavour trends and innovations in the wellness industry. [ + ]