New Zealand's commitment towards a global sustainable dairy development has been confirmed, with DairyNZ, the Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand (DCANZ) and the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) endorsing the Dairy Declaration of Rotterdam. [ + ]

GoodMills Innovation is set to introduce its new product 2ab Wheat, an ancient grain that is well tolerated by the gut even for those sensitive to wheat. [ + ]

Allpax has announced it is partnering with the School of Nutrition and Food Sciences from Louisiana State University (LSU) Agricultural Center to assist North American shelf-stable food companies that create nutritious products. [ + ]

MycoTechnology, an Aurora company that uses mushrooms to improve the taste of food and drinks, closed a US$35 million Series B round of financing with food investors worldwide. [ + ]

Some people lose weight more easily than others and this could be due to the type of bacteria in the dieter's intestines, according to a study published in the International Journal of Obesity. [ + ]

With the plant-based foods market expected to reach US$5 billion by 2020, Nestle USA has entered into this segment by agreeing to acquire plant-based food manufacturer Sweet Earth. [ + ]

Meat processing company Hilton Food Group has announced that it plans to develop a new processing and distribution centre in Brisbane. [ + ]

CSIRO and Nuseed Pty Ltd have applied to Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) requesting that the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code is changed to permit food from a genetically modified canola line that produces an omega-3 fatty acid, and submissions are invited on this application. [ + ]

Carrefour and SGS, along with its two technology partners Transparency-One and Blippar, launched the Visual Trust Initiative which produces in-depth supply chain information. [ + ]

The CSIRO Diet Types survey analysed the eating habits and personality traits of over 90,000 Australian adults and established five main diet types. [ + ]

Last week, seafood industry leaders and decision-makers gathered in Canberra to present a set of strategies that they believe will shape the future of the seafood industry. [ + ]

The demand for sustainable and premium foods has increased, and with it, the risk of food fraud. Ecovia Intelligence suggests greater transparency, new technologies and global alliances could be the solution. [ + ]

Qenos's direct polyethylene (PE) business, eXsource, has seen positive signs for further growth in the packaging industry. [ + ]

3M has recently expanded its focus on food safety by acquiring Elution Technologies, a manufacturer of test kits that help ensure products are free from potentially harmful allergens such as peanuts, soy and milk. [ + ]

Panasonic's concept for a movable fridge responds to voice commands and delivers food and drinks to a specified location. [ + ]