Four students from the University of Udine have created a vegan 'non-egg' made from plant-based ingredients as part of an assignment. [ + ]

The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) has invited speakers to submit an application to present a paper at its 2018 National Conference. [ + ]

The Country of Origin Food Labelling Standards (CoOL) will be implemented on 1 July 2018, and they are expected to benefit Australian food and beverage companies such as SPC. [ + ]

From tins to plastic, food packaging is a crucial part of the food production process. But are these materials ensuring the safety of our food? The simple answer is yes. [ + ]

Dressings and oils are assumed to make salads less healthy; however, researchers at Iowa State University found that oil actually helps the body absorb more nutrients from salad vegetables. [ + ]

Rutgers scientists have found a way to genetically engineer corn to produce a nutrient called methionine in order to enhance its nutritional value, reducing animal feed and food production costs. [ + ]

Australian products are gaining popularity in Asian countries, with Nestlé Australia recently announcing it has partnered with one of China's biggest e-commerce platforms, VIP.com, to launch two Australian brands into the market. [ + ]

Sealed beverages and unopened snacks are just two of the in-flight products that will be reclassified so they can be re-used on future Air New Zealand flights as part of the company's drive to reduce inflight waste from its international services arriving in Auckland. [ + ]

We've all fallen victim to the lollies and chocolate at the check-out lines, buying high-calorie snacks we don't need and later regret. But this could be about to change with healthier check-out lines. [ + ]

Bacteria — the scourge of food processing and health facilities. Now a new approach is on the horizon — scientists have developed a textile that disinfects itself. In fact, it is claimed that it can reduce bacterial loads by more than 90%. [ + ]

The World Union of Wholesale Markets Congress (WUWM) will bring together over 250 local and international delegates from 20 countries around the world to discuss challenges and opportunities in the industry. [ + ]

Researchers at the Australian Centre for Robotic Vision at QUT have developed a robot that could reduce labour costs on farms and help sustainable food production. [ + ]

The Employsure Workplace Safety Index has revealed that 81% of Australian small businesses don't fully understand their workplace safety obligations. [ + ]

Automated technology supplier Dematic has announced it will distribute Vuzix Smart Glasses in Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]

GlobalData's report 'Top Growth Opportunities: Dairy & Soy Food in Australia' predicts that the dairy and soy market will be worth US$13 billion between 2016 and 2021, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4%. [ + ]