Alcohol Beverages Australia has urged the government to consider Australia's cultural change in alcohol use when drafting new legislation. [ + ]

Saputo has announced two acquisitions: one in dairy alternatives and the other in the value-added ingredients segment. [ + ]

Valio has designed a dairy-based solution to reduce sugar without artificial sweeteners, which will be unveiled at the virtual World Confectionery Conference in June. [ + ]

Founded by Paul Bevan, Magic Valley has launched its cultured lamb company in Melbourne. [ + ]

Reduced sodium and increased softness are among the results from Coles' initiative to improve the quality of its white loaves and rolls. [ + ]

Demand for reishi mushroom products is anticipated to increase in the near future, according to a recently published market report. [ + ]

FLIR is now included in Teledyne's Digital Imaging segment and will operate under the name Teledyne FLIR. [ + ]

Thanks to funding from Hort Innovation, CSIRO has brought together researchers to deliver an integrated national approach to improving Australian children's vegetable consumption. [ + ]

The Food Authority is urging NSW businesses and consumers to be aware of their responsibility when it comes to food allergies. [ + ]

Bundaberg Fruit and Vegetable Growers will be the first of nine organisations to benefit from the Queensland Government's Digital Transformation Grants. [ + ]

OFS has released new data that shows how Australian craft brewers are faring in efficiency on the packing line, raising issues on the amount of time they spend not making beer. [ + ]

FSANZ has called for comment on an application to permit a new method of analysis for total dietary fibre in food and food ingredients. [ + ]

In collaboration with Engineers Australia, Emerson is hosting a digital event where industry experts will share how to leverage proven automation solutions. [ + ]

ANZ ministers have supported the use of a draft that looks to modernise and reform the Food Regulation System. [ + ]

Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection (MT) has partnered with cloud-based platform EVRYTHING to further the digitalisation of global food safety. [ + ]