The AIP has announced the winners of the 2020 Special Awards, which recognise individuals who have made a significant contribution to the packaging industry. [ + ]

Researchers have found a way to control the molecular machinery of photosynthesis in wheat, which could help build heat-tolerant crops that grow at 35°C. [ + ]

Lion has announced its Australian beer business is carbon neutral and has also committed to use 100% renewable electricity by 2025 to brew its beers. [ + ]

The EAFA has awarded the Alufoil Trophy in the resource efficiency category to Nespresso and Amcor, for their ASI aluminium coffee capsule. [ + ]

Mondelēz International has published its 2019 Snacking Made Right Report, revealing that the company has exceeded its sustainability and wellbeing goals. [ + ]

Chicken noodle soup is the go-to dish when fighting a cold or flu; a dietician explains what it is about this dish that helps the body fight the common cold. [ + ]

The South Australian dairy industry is creating 'grass to glass' branding that will audit, track and verify the state's dairy products. [ + ]

Carlton & United Breweries (CUB) has responded to consumer demand for low-calorie drinks by launching its first hard seltzer drink in the Australian market. [ + ]

A new high-fibre wheat, developed by CSIRO and Limagrain, is set to become available in Australia in 2021 and Europe in 2022. [ + ]

Researchers have crafted a true Queensland brew by using wild fermented yeast, hand-picked from a jacaranda tree on the UQ campus. [ + ]

A study has found that stevia extract, an artificial sweetener, has been linked to potential improvements in liver health and fatty liver disease. [ + ]

After a number of COVID-19 outbreaks in US-based meat and poultry processing facilities, the US Safe Food Coalition calls for protection of food workers. [ + ]

GS1 Australia has launched the 2DBarcode, an on-pack symbol that provides a range of data elements to facilitate food safety within the supply chain. [ + ]

Caspak Australia has appointed Greg Roberts as its new CEO. Roberts brings a wealth of experience in the textile industry to the role. [ + ]

A series of Canadian studies has found that alcohol bottles with warning labels may inform consumers about the risks of alcohol consumption and reduce their drinking. [ + ]