The government has committed $12.9 million to better food and nutrition in aged care, backed by Dieticians Australia and the Minister for Aged Care. [ + ]

Lenard's, an Australian poultry company, is working to ensure that chicken maintains its status as Australia's most affordable protein. [ + ]

A European research program is looking at ways to increase the shelf life of berries using high-precision agriculture and innovative processing methods. [ + ]

Danone North America has selected this year's recipients of the 2022–2023 Annual Gut Microbiome, Yogurt and Probiotic Fellowship Program. [ + ]

AusIndustry and the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) will be hosting a webinar on 31 May to discuss Marketing without Greenwashing. [ + ]

Radfords has secured an investment from Arcadea Group, a long-hold and growth-oriented SaaS investor, to facilitate global expansion. [ + ]

QUT has developed a genetically modified variety of Cavendish banana designed to help save the world's Cavendish banana production. [ + ]

Charles Sturt and Telstra have partnered to assist the Farm Data Services platform to manage and integrate data from the Global Digital Farm. [ + ]

One of the world's largest producers of tequila is using Aera Technology's Decision Intelligence solution to predict demand and manage inventory more effectively. [ + ]

Barry Callebaut Group has presented a set of sharpened targets for Forever Chocolate, its plan to make sustainable chocolate the norm. [ + ]

The Palaszczuk government has committed to developing a regulatory framework for online liquor sales and delivery in response to safety concerns. [ + ]

The Australian Prime Minister has announced that 31 May 2023 is the date on which the Australia–United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A–UK FTA) will come into force. [ + ]

In response to Australia's growing demand for premium products, Indonesia-based Pipiltin Cocoa and Katalis have partnered for a business development program. [ + ]

Amcor plans to acquire Moda Systems, which will provide it with fully integrated, production-ready fresh protein packaging solutions. [ + ]

PepsiCo has announced the launch of Bubly, a no-sugar sparkling water, in Australia, to meet low- and no-sugar beverage demands. [ + ]