There is a rising demand for more clean label products and creamy, indulgent foods, according to research from food and beverage manufacturer FrieslandCampina Kievit. [ + ]

Pillar Technologies, manufacturer of induction sealing systems, has launched in Australia and New Zealand, stating it now has a complete global and service team. [ + ]

Companies may be able to determine their vulnerability to major supply chain disruptions thanks to a new analytic measure developed by A*STAR researchers. [ + ]

Dairy manufacturer Arla Finland has made its production chain from farm to dairy open to the public using blockchain technology. [ + ]

McDonald's has further promoted itself as a leader in environmental practices by announcing it plans to open 1800 new 'green restaurants' in China by 2022. [ + ]

Researchers have challenged the link between red and processed meat consumption and colorectal cancer in Asians. [ + ]

Peter McBride is stepping down from his roles at Zespri after a very successful tenure. [ + ]

Food and grocery manufacturing is growing rapidly in Western Sydney, with the area generating $17 billion in output annually, according to a report. [ + ]

JUST Water, with its Tetra Top carton bottles, won the Best Packaging Solution award at the 2018 Global Bottled Water Congress. [ + ]

Registrations have now opened for AUSPACK 2019. [ + ]

Sometime this year bottled water consumption will globally trump all other soft drinks to become the most consumed non-alcoholic cold drink. [ + ]

A pork production company and two individuals have faced court after being charged for illegally importing pig semen — six-figure fines are possible. [ + ]

The Ministry for Primary Industries is inviting feedback on proposed changes to the National Animal Identification and Tracing Act 2012 and regulations. [ + ]

A new research hub aims to help Australia's pulp and paper industries transform their production waste into marketable materials such as food packaging. [ + ]

Duni AB has acquired a majority stake in Australian sustainable packaging company BioPak for approximately SEK410 million (AUD63 million). [ + ]