The consumption of fruit and vegetables has dropped 13% in 11 years in Canada, according to a recent food group consumption analysis. [ + ]

The agricultural industry could save an estimated $70 million per year in transport costs by switching from roads to Inland Rail, according to CSIRO research. [ + ]

A material often used as a filter to make wine and beer clearer could be transferring heavy metals such as arsenic into the beverages, according to a new study. [ + ]

High levels of specific antioxidants are linked to particular tomato colours, meaning each tomato has its own health benefits, researchers have found. [ + ]

Carboor Farms has received $200,000 from the Victorian Government for new equipment and facilities to dry, grade and crack hazelnuts for further value-add processing. [ + ]

Twenty-three new abstracts looking at advances in gut microbiome research will be presented at the 2019 Gut Microbiota for Health World Summit. [ + ]

Consumers are impacting packaging and processing trends, so how can manufacturers ensure they meet their expectations? [ + ]

Bacterial infection is the likely cause of resin canal discolouration in Australian mangoes, which is estimated to cost the NT mango industry between $5m and $10m per year. [ + ]

Next month, the second Macadamia Innovation Challenge finals will take place in Byron Bay, Australia. [ + ]

Blockchain technology is largely associated with the financial industry, but it has strong potential in other industries, such as manufacturing. [ + ]

Dairy farmers are set to benefit from greater negotiating power with milk processors after the federal government announced it is progressing the Mandatory Dairy Code of Conduct. [ + ]

Wine continues to be popular globally, but consumers prefer to drink good quality wine in small amounts, according to the IWSR Vinexpo report. [ + ]

Avocado seed extracts could be a potential source for novel anti-inflammatory compounds that could be developed as a functional food ingredient or pharmaceuticals. [ + ]

Welch's Global Ingredients Group has developed a technology that neutralises the aroma and flavour of its Concord grape juice, which can be used as a base wine or blender. [ + ]

Of the 100 Australian food recalls in 2018, 46 were due to undeclared allergens, according to data from Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ). [ + ]