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

Researchers from the University of Sydney have developed a new spray dryer that could improve efficiencies, cost savings and product quality for food and medicine businesses. [ + ]

Could citrus consumption be the silver bullet that stops dementia developing? [ + ]

Israeli start-up Flying SpArk is farming Mediterranean fruit flies to harvest a high-protein, odourless, nearly cholesterol-free ingredient for human consumption. Rich in calcium, iron and potassium, the ingredient is sustainably produced — and Flying SpArk hopes it can be used to address shortages in global nutrition. [ + ]

Many people are following a gluten-free diet under the assumption that they are intolerant; however, researchers from the University of Newcastle have found that only a small number of these people are actually sensitive to gluten or wheat. [ + ]

The Bindaree Beef Group (BBG) announced last week that it has entered into a "strategic joint venture" with the Hui family and their investment firm, Archstone Investment. [ + ]

The cultural shift from hunter-gatherer to farmer has had an impact on the shape of the human skull, according to researchers at The University of California. [ + ]

Innovation has become a crucial aspect for every business in the modern era, and Fine Food Australia 2017 will highlight some of the new and innovative trends in the food industry. [ + ]

Twelve cases of Hepatitis A have been confirmed in the past five weeks in the Sydney area, leading to NSW health and food authorities opening an investigation into the outbreak. [ + ]

Frosty Boy Australia has acknowledged that customer demands for new flavours has risen by about 50% in 2017 and plans to experiment with new flavours in 2018. [ + ]

Farmers from the New South Wales Riverina have developed Australian-grown teff baked goods and snacks. [ + ]

Researchers have produced a multilayer bio-based packaging film using gallic acid as an oxygen scavenger. [ + ]

Fine Food Australia's 2017 education program will discuss a number of topics, including better business practice and how to achieve success in the industry. [ + ]

Birch & Waite has launched its $13.5 million factory featuring a commercial-sized shaking retort, which is expected to drive growth for the business. [ + ]

Researchers from the University of Queensland have developed technology that could double avocado production and therefore address the world shortage. [ + ]