An artificial 'tongue' that can tell the difference between varieties of scotch whisky could help researchers identify counterfeits. [ + ]

1414 Degrees and Stone & Wood Brewery are investigating the feasibility of replacing the brewery's gas boilers with a more sustainable option. [ + ]

Greening is a deadly disease for citrus plants. Researchers have discovered an early detection method for it, potentially eradicating it before it spreads. [ + ]

The Fight Food Waste CRC grant program has been launched to help small-to-medium agribusinesses turn food waste into commercial products. [ + ]

Sesame allergy affects more than 1 million children and adults in the US — more than previously estimated — yet sesame labelling is currently not required by US law. [ + ]

Food manufacturer Krista Watkins explains how she has processed over 90,000 metric tonnes of excess green banana produce to create gluten-free flour. [ + ]

According to a recent study from University of Sussex, the artificial sweetener aspartame has not been adequately proven to be safe for human consumption. [ + ]

Coca-Cola Oceania and Coca-Cola Amatil NZ are helping to address the growing packaging problem by increasing the use of recycled plastic in their drink bottles. [ + ]

Scientists have developed a new methodology for the simultaneous analysis of odorants and tastants, which they believe could simplify and accelerate the quality control of food in the future. [ + ]

Bakery supplier Allied Pinnacle is working with Animals Australia to eliminate cage eggs from its supply chain by 2023. [ + ]

Key outcomes from the Sustainable Foods Summit in Amsterdam included developments in ethical labels and compostable packaging. [ + ]

A US study encourages food manufacturers to reformulate or replace over-processed packaged and unpackaged foods with healthier options. [ + ]

Researchers revealed that only half of young alcohol drinkers recall seeing health warnings on alcohol packaging. [ + ]

The ISO standard on sustainable cocoa strives to help mainstream ethical cocoa cultivation. [ + ]

FOODtech JAPAN, a food processing and automation tech expo, will be launched in November 2020, with exhibitors and visitors from a range of industries. [ + ]