They have used the wheat genome map to help breed low-allergy wheat varieties and reduce the risk of diseases like coeliac and baker's asthma. [ + ]

The world's oldest cheese, which contained potentially deadly bacteria, was discovered in an Egyptian tomb that belonged to Ptahmes, mayor of Memphis. [ + ]

NTU scientists have found an organic food preservative that is more effective than artificial preservatives, keeping food fresh for longer. [ + ]

Nut consumption may help prevent metabolic syndrome (Mets) and overweight/obesity, according to researchers from China. [ + ]

The investment will see it increase capacity by over 20% to meet growing demand in the UK for the sustainable pack format. [ + ]

The Marine Stewardship Council survey found consumers are confused about which sustainability claims they can trust, and many have begun to prioritise price instead. [ + ]

The Ministry of Primary Industries has set up the Strategic Science Advisory Group to help eradicate Mycoplasma bovis in New Zealand. [ + ]

Miles Hurrell, who was Fonterra's Chief Operating Officer of Farm Source, has been appointed interim Chief Executive. [ + ]

Hygiena has acquired Biomedal's Food Safety division, which will expand its food safety testing portfolio to include gluten intolerant testing. [ + ]

Muddy Boots Software's Greenlight Quality Control is the only cloud-based food safety and quality management software to carry the HACCP certification mark. [ + ]

Meat and Livestock Australia's online platform Good Meat provides consumers with a trusted source of information about the production of red meat in Australia. [ + ]

The City of Melbourne is using the ORCA aerobic digestion system, which prevents food going to landfill by turning food scraps into wastewater. [ + ]

Simplot plans to use the technology to help farmers produce more crops and offer US consumers more aesthetically pleasing products that stay fresh for longer. [ + ]

An outbreak of Salmonella Agona affecting 147 people from five European countries over the last four years may be linked to ready-to-eat cucumber. [ + ]

Mitsubishi Corporation plans to acquire 80% of pre-cooked rice manufacturer Gourmet Delica Co from Kewpie Corporation. [ + ]