Convenience, time savings and healthfulness are driving the uptake and acceptance of meal kits in the US, with 25% of US adults having bought a meal kit in 2016. [ + ]

More than 200 professional chefs will compete in the Chef of the Year and the Bocuse d'Or Australian Selection at the Foodservice Australia event at the Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne from 28–30 May. [ + ]

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Access to accurate and granular data is enabling services giant Sodexo to share millions of dollars of efficiency gains with its clients. [ + ]

Not only will you be able to see the latest food and beverage processing and packaging equipment on display at foodpro 2017, you will also be able to attend a series of seminars. [ + ]

The ICC Darling Harbour will be hosting foodpro from 16–19 July. For many of us this will be our first visit to the new convention centre — so here is a quick run-down of how to get there. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

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

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. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

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

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. [ + ]

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