University of the Sunshine Coast scientists and Newstead Brewing Co have partnered to develop a beer using Australian-farmed seaweed in an effort to promote it as a nutritious, tasty and locally grown resource. [ + ]

Australian Organic has become a member of the National Farmers' Federation (NFF) and claims this will help the organic sector develop a strong voice in Canberra. [ + ]

Biosecurity New Zealand has studied over 130,000 honey bees from 300 samples taken throughout New Zealand as part of the Bee Pathogen Programme. [ + ]

Ivan Imparato has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Australasian Supply Chain Institute (ASCI) and will continue to work towards the board's strategy to bring professionalisation to the supply chain domain in Australasia. [ + ]

Center for Science in the Public Interest has welcomed the news that the Salt Institute will close at the end of March, stating it "will not be missed". [ + ]

The regulatory oversight of cell-cultured food from livestock and poultry, or cell-based meat, will be shared by the USDA and FDA. [ + ]

The Stixfresh edible sticker may be able to prolong the shelf life of fruit by up to 14 days by slowing down the ripening process. [ + ]

After finding another two fruit flies in Auckland, biosecurity officials are considering whether further restrictions on the movement of fruit and vegetables are necessary to prevent the spread. [ + ]

Automated technology that reduces industrial food processing waste by 40% was recently recognised at evokeAg, Australia's largest agricultural technology event. [ + ]

Mount Franklin has announced its single-serve bottles of still Australian spring water are now made from 100% recycled plastic. [ + ]

The signed Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement will help Australian carrot and potato growers looking to export into this growing market. [ + ]

An ABARES report found the value of farm production is expected to decline by 4% to $58 billion in 2018–19, driven by droughts in the eastern states and poor winter crops. [ + ]

Cornell food scientists have found beet extract paired with a starchy partner can create a stable, natural red food colouring to replace artificial dyes. [ + ]

Alexandra Brayshaw explained how winning an APPMA scholarship and attaining her Diploma in Packaging Technology from the AIP has helped boost her career. [ + ]

The ARC Training Centre for Food Safety in the Fresh Produce Industry will develop methods to safeguard Australia's fresh food and agricultural industries. [ + ]