Scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and CSIRO have developed a rice variety with a much thicker and nutrient-dense outer layer. [ + ]

The world press has been carrying articles about a tourist in India spray-painting white/green grapes red to make them more saleable in the market. [ + ]

Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Nestlé were the most frequent companies identified in 239 clean-ups and brand audits spanning 42 countries and six continents according to the Break Free From Plastic movement. [ + ]

Oil from a genetically engineered oilseed crop could be used to feed farmed salmon and increase their levels of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids. [ + ]

Yume's online marketplace enables food manufacturers, primary producers and importers to sell their quality surplus products at a discount to commercial buyers. [ + ]

The acquisition is expected to help IFF increase its health and wellness portfolio, broaden its customer base and expand into new markets. [ + ]

The European Commission is calling for comments on a proposal to limit the amount of trans fats to 2 grams per 100 grams of fat. [ + ]

Kraft Heinz has committed up to US$100 million to Evolv Ventures, which will invest in emerging tech companies transforming the food industry. [ + ]

Nearly half a ton of MDMA that was concealed in four industrial mincing machines has been seized following a joint Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Australian Border Force (ABF) operation in Sydney. [ + ]

The Dietitians Association of Australia's decision to drop corporate partners is good news for improving the credibility of the food and beverage industry. [ + ]

Costco is to integrate its chicken supply from farm, through processing to retail sales. [ + ]

INSIDE IDEA LABS by Ingredion Incorporated provides customers with easy access to technical resources, sample formulations, how-to videos and customer insights. [ + ]

Compostable foodservice packaging performed just as well as wood and other traditional feedstocks in a six-phase study. [ + ]

Krones has acquired Shanghai Xiantong Equipment Installation, and now owns a production site for brewing equipment and other process technology solutions in China. [ + ]

A stainless steel fermentation tank at the Conegliano Veneto winery in northern Italy has exploded, resulting in the loss of around 40,000 bottles of prosecco. [ + ]