Representatives from Vanuatu, New Zealand and Fiji met in Australia to discuss the Codex Alimentarius. [ + ]

An application has been made to include plant sterols in milk alternatives and FSANZ wants your feedback. [ + ]

A feed additive that can vastly reduce the methane emissions of cattle has been made commercially available in Australia. [ + ]

The chocolate production at Barry Callebaut's facility in Wieze, Belgium, has been suspended after a salmonella-positive production lot was detected. [ + ]

Nestlé Health Science has agreed to acquire Auckland-based company The Better Health Company, which includes its nutrition supplements and Manuka honey brands. [ + ]

The industry body for meat and livestock in Australia, MLA, has provided information about the global projects it will be concentrating on this financial year. [ + ]

Metcash has signed an agreement with the Goodman Group to construct and lease a distribution centre in Truganina. [ + ]

The dairy commodities platform has been acquired by Fonterra, New Zealand's Exchange and the European Energy Exchange. [ + ]

James Cook University and National Measurement Institute researchers are looking for allergens in edible insects so that consumers can be adequately protected. [ + ]

After more than 20 years at the wine industry body, the executive will be departing his position. [ + ]

A report from ABARES suggests that food export restrictions can actually hinder access to food, instead of boosting the local supply. [ + ]

After Varroa mites were detected in NSW, a biosecurity zone was set up and beekeepers are being urged to be on the lookout for the pest. [ + ]

The Small-Scale and Craft Program is giving up to $15,000 to small businesses. [ + ]

The Asahi facility in Wulkuraka has had a $55m makeover and now has capacity to produce 300 million litres of non-alcoholic beverages a year.   [ + ]

Sealord has entered into a partnership with Infor, which will be providing software to the seafood processor. [ + ]