US researchers have examined more than 20 studies and found that warning labels on sugary drinks led to consumers making healthier drink choices. [ + ]

A Rural Economic Development Grant of up to $250K could help a Queensland organic poultry producer boost employment opportunities and expand its business. [ + ]

The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) and thinkstep-anz will host a webinar on 23 June 2020, addressing Cradle to Cradle certification and LCA. [ + ]

Research from AEGIC has found that the white seed coat in Australian wheat varieties gives Aussie wheat an advantage over competitors in the Asian wholegrain market. [ + ]

An Australian Made ad campaign has been launched this month to help local manufacturers capitalise on a renewed interest in locally made goods. [ + ]

Researchers from the University of Queensland are investigating the health benefits of the green plum, a native Australian fruit grown in East Arnhem Land. [ + ]

Wine Intelligence has found that Chinese wine drinkers consumed more wine during COVID-19 restrictions and bought more wine from online retailers. [ + ]

The ACCC is encouraging milk processors to make sure they understand the Dairy Industry Code of Conduct. [ + ]

Queensland food manufacturer Keppel Brand will use its $372,148 grant from the Palaszczuk govt to buy food processing equipment to expand its product range. [ + ]

foodpro 2021 will be held at Sydney Showground, from 25 to 28 July 2021, to bring together the food manufacturing and processing industry. [ + ]

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

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

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. [ + ]

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