An Austrian study has identified 10 biofilm hotspots in meat processing environments, three of which were found after cleaning and disinfection. [ + ]

Filling and packaging equipment supplier KHS has invested 20 million euros to modernise its production headquarters in Dortmund, Germany. [ + ]

Beef Australia 2021, the triennial beef industry event in Rockhampton, will help showcase the Aussie red meat industry and facilitate export opportunities. [ + ]

A government-sponsored study has found that food waste caused by deficiencies in the cold food chain costs the Australian economy nearly $4 billion. [ + ]

The FDA has released findings of an investigation into three US outbreaks of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses that occurred last year, all tied to romaine lettuce. [ + ]

FSANZ is calling for comment on an application to approve food from two genetically modified potato lines that reduce browning and acrylamide potential. [ + ]

A Qld mango farm is aiming to set a new industry benchmark for mango quality control with a funding boost from the Palaszczuk government. [ + ]

UNSW celebrates research that has uncovered a way to turn waste banana stalks into biodegradable and recyclable packaging material for the food industry. [ + ]

GlobalData has forecast that Australia's hot drinks sector could be worth $3.99 billion by 2023, with the hot coffee category leading the sector. [ + ]

A national matchmaking platform, developed for manufacturers to respond to COVID-19, has been expanded so it can provide solutions after the pandemic. [ + ]

A proposal to create a $50 million agricultural industrial precinct that combines fresh food production and manufacturing is open for public comment. [ + ]

US researchers have come together with the goal of clarifying the lack of science behind food date labels, and in the process reduce food waste. [ + ]

To promote heart-healthy eating as COVID-19 restrictions affect Aussie diets, Coles and the Heart Foundation have launched the Cook with Heart Challenge. [ + ]

As part of its drive to boost its sustainability credentials, Nespresso has launched coffee capsules made using 80% recycled aluminium. [ + ]

Queensland Yoghurt Company Pty Ltd was fined $12,600 after the ACCC allegedly found it had not disclosed gelatine ingredients on the label of some of its yoghurt products. [ + ]