Researchers from CQ University have developed a way to optimise mango harvesting, by using machine vision and light detection and ranging. [ + ]

Announced at the National Plastics Summit in Canberra, Nestlé and iQ Renew are planning to implement a soft plastics kerbside recycling trial. [ + ]

Kilcoy Global Foods has flown hundreds of tonnes of Australian beef to China, in reponse to vessel shipping restrictions caused by the coronavirus outbreak. [ + ]

Research shows that Philadelphia's introduction of a 'soda tax' has had minimal impact on reducing overall consumption of sugary drinks. [ + ]

Research in Italy shows that old bread can be repurposed to act as a medium for cultivating microbial starters for food industries such as bakeries, dairy and winemaking. [ + ]

AIPIA has postponed its Smart Packaging Summit, originally to be held in April in Shanghai, due to the spread of coronavirus. [ + ]

The Victorian Government is supporting the native food industry by establishing commercial native plant production, with the Djakitjuk Djanga program. [ + ]

Persistent drought in key dairy farming regions has prompted Fonterra to revise its forecast milk collections, and it prepares for impact from coronavirus. [ + ]

The Craft Beer China 2020 Conference and Exhibition, originally scheduled for 13–15 May 2020, will be postponed to 1–3 July 2020 due to coronavirus concerns. [ + ]

A GlobalData survey indicates that consumers in the APAC region prefer traditional alcohol and soft drink flavours, though 22% still prefer unusual flavours. [ + ]

Researchers have discovered a gene that improves yield and fertiliser use efficiency of rice, which could help achieve global grain yield increases over time. [ + ]

The ACCC has said that it will not oppose the acquisition of Lion Dairy & Drinks by China Mengniu Dairy, after considering its impact on competition. [ + ]

The partnership will see money donated to Foodbank Victoria with each bottle of Emma & Tom's sold; the bottles will also feature the foodbank's logo. [ + ]

Research has revealed that Australian food manufacturers are not adhering to the voluntary commitments to reduce the salt levels of their products. [ + ]

The Black Summer Innovation Fund launched by FIAL aims to provide grants of up to $25,000 for food and agribusinesses affected by events of national natural catastrophe. [ + ]