Finalists for the 2023 round of the annual PIDA have been announced, with a number of innovations recognised across 11 categories. [ + ]

The gross value of Australian fisheries and aquaculture production is forecast to rise to $3.63 billion in 2022–23, driven by Australia's aquaculture sector. [ + ]

A New Zealand clinical trial has found regularly consuming Pāmu Deer Milk may improve the health of women aged 65 and above. [ + ]

The FDA recommends that plant-based products labelled with "milk" in their names, such as soy milk, should include a voluntary nutrient statement showing how it compares to milk. [ + ]

This International Women's Day, the Women in Manufacturing strategy was launched with the aim of attracting and retaining women in the industry. [ + ]

Rockwell Automation has acquired Knowledge Lens, an India-based services and solutions provider that delivers business insights from enterprise data. [ + ]

Norco has won twice at the Grand Dairy Awards, with its Pure Jersey Milk named Champion in its category and its Real Iced Chocolate receiving the same accolade. [ + ]

Rabobank reports that the recent removal of COVID restrictions in China opens opportunities for Australian exporters to tap into changes in Chinese beef consumption. [ + ]

Some people believe plant-based and dairy milks are nutritionally similar, but that's not the case, according to Melissa Wright at Virginia Tech. [ + ]

ProfilePrint, an AI-driven solutions company, has signed commercial contracts to deploy its technology in three of Brazil's largest food companies. [ + ]

Following an EFSA assessment of Chr. Hansen's HMOs, the human milk oligosaccharides have received approval for safe use in infant formula in the EU. [ + ]

Anuga 2023 will focus on 'sustainable growth' as its key theme, following a digital communication campaign to make the decision. [ + ]

In a newly released report, Rabobank said the liquid 'drinking' milk market remains key to Australia's dairy sector, with improved pricing and opportunity. [ + ]

Syngenta has continued its partnership with AUSVEG to strengthen links throughout the supply chain and facilitate closer collaboration to benefit growers and the industry. [ + ]

Vow Group has been congratulated by the Alternative Proteins Council on its application to Food Standards Australia New Zealand to approve cultured quail. [ + ]