Australian Gin: The Book provides information about Australian distilleries and the challenges they face, while providing valuable information about gin. [ + ]

The Australian dairy industry mandatory code of conduct exposure draft has been released, with the code due to come into effect in January 2020. [ + ]

As Sunny Queen celebrates 50 years, we look at the smiley-faced egg company's diversification into the out-of-home breakfast market and its improved processes. [ + ]

Researchers have modified the fatty acid composition of a breed of grasshopper, used in Africa as a food source, to make them more nutritious for humans.  [ + ]

The University of Queensland is developing a cloud-based solution that is designed to solve one of the key challenges to aquaculture — the outbreak of disease. [ + ]

A Salmonella outbreak has prompted Core Ingredients to recall products from its Core Powerfoods frozen meals range. [ + ]

Tetra Pak received the Product Footprinting award at Carbon Trust's Annual Corporate Sustainability Summit, in recognition of its plant-based packages. [ + ]

A US study suggests the gut microbiome has an impact on how the body breaks down processed foods, such as cereals, pastas, chocolate and soft drink. [ + ]

Safe Work Australia has released a video of how safety champion Arcadian Organic & Natural Meat Co has improved its materials handling safety. [ + ]

Fonterra has appointed Fraser Whineray in the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer. Whineray will commence his role in early 2020. [ + ]

After a notable increase in packaging complaints, the ABAC is calling for more responsible packaging practices from alcohol producers. [ + ]

The Australian Institute of Packaging will address the role of food packaging in minimising food waste at the Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo.  [ + ]

The global milk supply is growing gradually despite slowing trade, according to a global dairy commodity update published by Maxum Foods. [ + ]

Brownes Dairy will replace its existing milk cartons with a plant-based, fully recyclable alternative, with a protective layer made from sugar cane. [ + ]

A study has revealed that organic apples have a more diverse microbial population than conventional apples, with organic apples high in probiotic microorganisms. [ + ]