The Drinks Industry Show will showcase the best in wine, beer, spirits and service providers from across the globe and reconnect producers and distributors of alcoholic beverages with senior-level decision-makers from the trade. [ + ]

The 18th annual Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Conference gives supply chain, logistics, transport and procurement professionals and practitioners access to both professional and personal development in a relaxed environment. [ + ]

Fonterra has launched the Fonterra Ventures Co-Lab. This open platform provides the opportunity for anyone, anywhere to collaborate with Fonterra on disruptive ideas for mutual benefit. [ + ]

Siegwerk has taken a further step in its global commitment to product safety by launching its Ink Safety Portal. [ + ]

New Zealand has suspended imports of Australian rockmelons and honeydew melons that have been treated with dimethoate — effective immediately. [ + ]

First things first — to enjoy some hot chips with the Martians you need to be able to grow potatoes on Mars. And current experiments show this is possible. [ + ]

This Australasian confectionery technical conference, sponsored by the Manildra Group, will be held on 31 May at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. [ + ]

With the Klöckner Pentaplast Group (KP) acquiring Linpac Senior Holdings and its direct and indirect subsidiaries, the blended company will cover both the rigid and flexible film markets and have annual revenues exceeding US$2 billion. [ + ]

The Schuler Group has partnered with Japanese specialist in DWI bottle cans, TMC, to cater to the growing popularity of aluminium bottles. [ + ]

Deliveroo is launching a platform that will provide restaurant partners with the infrastructure — including bespoke kitchens, local marketing support and fleets of riders — that allows them to launch delivery-only menus catered to local tastes. [ + ]

For most of the world the answer is a definite 'no', but in the US a fight is brewing. [ + ]

Hot coffee is great in your cup, but heat is not a good thing for coffee crops, research at Oregon State University suggests. [ + ]

Systech International has upgraded its UniSecure product authentication solution. [ + ]

Domino's has launched a range of all natural soft drinks in its stores. [ + ]

Researchers have found a promising way to prevent the loss of millions of tons of crops to a fungus each year, offering the potential to dramatically improve food security, especially in developing countries. [ + ]