Woolworths is implementing an evidence-based, standardised labelling system designed to minimise consumer confusion about recycling across is own brand range. [ + ]

Global packaging manufacturer Coveris has announced it has restructured the business into four units: Americas, Rigid, EMEA, and UK Food & Consumer. [ + ]

This week is Australian Food Safety Week 2017, and a survey released by the Food Safety Information Council aims to raise awareness about this year's theme: 'Is it done yet? Use a thermometer for great food, cooked safely every time.' [ + ]

Health, environmental and animal welfare concerns are all becoming priorities for consumers, which is why Auckland start-up Sunfed Meats is experiencing significant expansion. [ + ]

According to researchers from Uppsala University, breastfeeding may increase the risk of developing hay fever and eczema. [ + ]

Schweppes (Coca-Cola) has announced a new range of premium tonic water, Schweppes 1783, and plans to inject £6.6m into its marketing to combat competitors in the UK. [ + ]

What will happen to all that face fur when Movember comes to an end? Shave it? Of course. Bin it or flush it down the sink? 42BELOW hopes not. [ + ]

Researches from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) collaborated with the Institut de Biologie Moléculaire des Plantes (CNRS, Strasbourg, France) to significantly boost the antioxidant properties in tomatoes. [ + ]

Scottish-based brewery Brewdog has launched a protest beer which aims to 'shake the world by the shoulders' and encourage world leaders to take action against climate change, particularly US President Donald Trump. [ + ]

Natural or man-made disasters often lead to malnutrition as people do not have access to the food they need, but Saahtain's 100% Halal Meals Ready to Eat (MREs) are attempting to combat this issue. [ + ]

Eating the recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables every day can be challenging, but scientists have developed an app called VegEze that aims to encourage Australians to increase their intake of vegetables. [ + ]

Students from the Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) have developed a form of vertical farming that aims to help people in impoverished areas who have limited access to fresh produce. [ + ]

A review paper published in Nutrition Bulletin suggested humans should disregard squeamish thoughts of insects and start considering them as sustainable sources of food and feed for our continuously growing population. [ + ]

The agreement between Gebo Cermex and KUKA will provide customers with a wider range of robotic solutions. [ + ]

Two studies have contributed to a growing body of scientific research that supports the connection between the human gut microbiome and brain function, particularly post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and Alzheimer's disease. [ + ]