Food scientist Padu Krishnan has received a National Institute of Food and Agriculture research grant to improve the quality of oats in North America and expand product offerings. [ + ]

The FDA is reviewing labelling requirements for plant-based products that are used as substitutes for dairy products, such as soy and almond milk. [ + ]

Contaminated whey powder in the US is causing a flurry of recalls across the nation. [ + ]

Using cooking oil to create slippery, non-wetting and non-adhesive surfaces can result in 1000-fold reductions in bacterial contamination. [ + ]

With technology advancing and consumers increasingly looking for convenience, it is no surprise that food delivery is becoming more important. [ + ]

Following sustained growth, Matthews Australasia has announced it is relocating to new premises at 10 Lakeview Drive in Scoresby, Victoria. [ + ]

Despite being stereotypically known for its sausages, Germany was responsible for 15% of global vegan product launches between July 2017 and June 2018. [ + ]

Nestlé has announced it plans to sell its sugar confectionery brands in New Zealand to RJ's and focus on its chocolate, baking and medicated lozenge brands instead. [ + ]

Eating lots of fish can reduce the risk of dying in both men and women by 8–9%, depending on how it's cooked. [ + ]

Saraya hopes to permit the use of monk fruit (or luo han guo) extract as a food additive, specifically as an intense sweetener. [ + ]

The six-week trial of Ooho! seaweed-based sauce sachets is part of efforts to reduce the amount of plastic waste in the UK, especially from takeaways. [ + ]

JBT has purchased Netherlands-based FTNON, a leading equipment specialist for the fresh produce, ready meal and pet food sectors. [ + ]

Researchers have developed a sustainable packaging wrap by spraying alternating layers of chitin nanofibres found in shellfish and cellulose nanocrystals found in wood pulp. [ + ]

The 2018 exhibition will feature new speakers and zones, demonstrations and masterclasses, and the Australian selections for The World Trophy of Pastry, Gelato and Chocolate. [ + ]

Soft drinks have a bad reputation when it comes to health, but consuming artificially sweetened beverages has been found to reduce colon cancer recurrence and death. [ + ]