Patties has bought Simplot's Pakenham plant to extend its product portfolio into ready meals and more. [ + ]

The strategy will support collaboration between government, industry, researchers and training institutions to help NSW food and beverage manufacturers make the most of export opportunities. [ + ]

Pre-cut lid and shrink sleeve manufacturer Chadwicks of Bury has appointed John Harrison as Technical Sales Manager for Australia and New Zealand to support the company's growth strategy. [ + ]

The centre in Limerick will focus on scientific research to support innovations in the development of milk-based maternal and infant nutrition products for the global market. [ + ]

Remember the horsemeat scandal and the melamine in baby formula crisis? Absolutely everyone answers yes. [ + ]

A study found that although some adventurous Australian consumers would try seaweed-based main meals, snacks such as crackers and sushi are more widely consumed. [ + ]

Pet owners are more likely to be vegetarian or vegan than members of the general population, and some have expressed interest in feeding their pets a plant-based diet. [ + ]

Americans drank 3.345 billion cases of alcohol last year — yet their total beverage alcohol consumption declined. [ + ]

tna has named Jonathan Rankin as Chief Executive Officer, promoting him from his role as Chief Sales Officer. [ + ]

The AU$6.5 million state-of-the-art catering facility in Canberra will help the company create capacity for further growth in Australia. [ + ]

Carrfields Livestock will take over Fonterra's Farm Source livestock division on 1 March 2019, following a review of the co-op's assets and investments. [ + ]

The two belting technology suppliers have announced their joint operations name will be AMMEGA. [ + ]

Veolia Water Technologies will supply Kraft Heinz China with a wastewater treatment solution for its new soy sauce plant in Guangdong. [ + ]

Servicing of SPX's heat exchangers, separators, homogenisers, pumps and valves will now be available from Victorian company FDPI. [ + ]

Arbon Equipment is set to open a high-speed door manufacturing facility at Laverton North, in Melbourne's west, in January 2019. [ + ]