The FDA has released findings of an investigation into three US outbreaks of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses that occurred last year, all tied to romaine lettuce. [ + ]

UNSW celebrates research that has uncovered a way to turn waste banana stalks into biodegradable and recyclable packaging material for the food industry. [ + ]

A Qld mango farm is aiming to set a new industry benchmark for mango quality control with a funding boost from the Palaszczuk government. [ + ]

A proposal to create a $50 million agricultural industrial precinct that combines fresh food production and manufacturing is open for public comment. [ + ]

A national matchmaking platform, developed for manufacturers to respond to COVID-19, has been expanded so it can provide solutions after the pandemic. [ + ]

GlobalData has forecast that Australia's hot drinks sector could be worth $3.99 billion by 2023, with the hot coffee category leading the sector. [ + ]

US researchers have come together with the goal of clarifying the lack of science behind food date labels, and in the process reduce food waste. [ + ]

To promote heart-healthy eating as COVID-19 restrictions affect Aussie diets, Coles and the Heart Foundation have launched the Cook with Heart Challenge. [ + ]

As part of its drive to boost its sustainability credentials, Nespresso has launched coffee capsules made using 80% recycled aluminium. [ + ]

Queensland Yoghurt Company Pty Ltd was fined $12,600 after the ACCC allegedly found it had not disclosed gelatine ingredients on the label of some of its yoghurt products. [ + ]

The ICMJ will host a virtual careers expo for industry students and young industry professionals looking to launch their careers in the red meat industry. [ + ]

Woolworths has announced its biggest product launch since Christmas, with 60 new food products to hit supermarket shelves, including stir fry kits and easy roasts. [ + ]

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

Ecolean together with Bannister Downs Dairy received two gold awards at the 2020 PIDA awards for its packaging innovation. [ + ]

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. [ + ]