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. [ + ]

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

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. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

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

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

Brisbane-based food manufacturing business Trisco Foods has purchased its first offshore facility in Colorado Springs. [ + ]

Andrews Meat Industries has expanded its distribution capabilities into new and existing export markets by acquiring a majority shareholding in White Stripe Foods. [ + ]

A researcher from Wageningen University has investigated ways to develop gluten safe wheat to improve the quality of life for those suffering with coeliac disease. [ + ]

The Sheep CRC Final Conference will highlight the Sheep CRC's achievements and provide a comprehensive overview of sheep industry innovation over the last two decades. [ + ]