The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) and Champions 12.3 are attempting to standardise food date labels worldwide by 2020 to prevent food waste. [ + ]

Submissions are invited on an application to allow the use of protein glutaminase as a processing aid in the manufacture of certain food products. [ + ]

Karma has used Emerson's spin-welding technology to create shelf-stable mix-to-drink probiotic beverages that will soon be available in the US consumer market. [ + ]

Coffee is often paired with sweet treats such as cakes and donuts, and research from Cornell University suggests there is a reason for this. [ + ]

The finalists for this year's Premier’s Sustainability Awards have been announced, and two companies recognised as leading the way to a sustainable future in the food industry are eWater Systems and the Grand Hyatt Melbourne. [ + ]

Giant US retailer Walmart is testing new delivery ideas for groceries. One idea being tested is delivering the groceries into customers' fridges when they are not at home. [ + ]

The Northern Territory Farmers Association (NT Farmers) has resumed its membership with AUSVEG, the national industry representative body for vegetable growers. [ + ]

Held 11–18 November, the Australian Food Safety Week 2017 has announced that the theme will be 'Is it done yet? Use a thermometer for great food, cooked safely every time'. [ + ]

Synlait will establish a research and development centre in Palmerston North, New Zealand, focusing on the development of new milk products, processing technology and packaging. [ + ]

It's natural so it must be good — right? Actually — no! [ + ]

A new cold chain advocacy group has been established in Queensland to improve compliance and standards in the handling of food at all levels of the cold chain. [ + ]

With Amazon set to enter the Australian market, the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has reminded the online retail giant that it must ensure it complies with Australia's unfair contract terms legislation. [ + ]

John Lemon lemonade has been forced to change its name following legal action claiming infringement of the John Lennon trademark. [ + ]

Salmonella and Shiga toxigenic E. coli (STEC) are two pathogens that can go into a dormant state where they remain virulent but can't be detected through traditional culturing methods. [ + ]

After analysing the preparedness of the food and beverage industry for product recall, a recent survey conducted by the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) and Victual found that most companies are underprepared in the event of a crisis. [ + ]