Soy drinks are more popular with Australians over 14 years than energy drinks, sports drinks, iced teas or breakfast drinks. [ + ]

FSANZ seeks submissions regarding the voluntary fortification of breakfast cereals with Vitamin D [ + ]

With a theme of 'Supply Chain Unity', the 2016 Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Conference is run for industry by industry. [ + ]

The existing GS1 Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) Allocation Rules have been replaced by a new, simplified GTIN Management Standard. [ + ]

Bacteriophage-based technology is claimed to reduce the Salmonella load in minced meats by 90%. [ + ]

Many companies are seeking to address the concerns of health professionals and consumers and reduce the salt content of their products. Nestlé has just extended its collaboration with life sciences company Chromocell Corporation in a bid to jointly develop novel ingredients that can be used to create nutritious, tasty foods that contain less salt. [ + ]

The inaugral Australian Pavilion at ProPak Asia was a resounding success in showcasing Australian processing and packaging equipment and expertise to the wider Asean region. [ + ]

The 23rd Australian HACCP Conference will provide delegates with a comprehensive body of information on emerging issues and best practice for food producers, suppliers and retailers. [ + ]

40 million pasta meals have been provided to people in need thanks to a unique partnership between Foodbank, Australia's largest food relief organisation, and food companies Mauri ANZ and Rinoldi Pasta. [ + ]

Having undergone a multimillion-dollar brand relaunch focusing on growing its network of restaurant partners, expanding the consumer offering and developing both partner and consumer platforms, the company has appointed Alisair Venn as its CEO. [ + ]

Fine Food Australia is a trade show for the foodservice, hospitality and retail sectors and is suited to high-volume caterers and ready meal manufacturers. [ + ]

In the US, meal kit delivery services have exploded into a $1.5 billion market in just the past few years — and the rate of growth does not seem to be slowing. [ + ]

Omega-3 algae farming company Qponics has been awarded a $1 million grant to construct a commercial-sized algae farm in South East Queensland. [ + ]

Spoilage bacteria grow faster than pathogenic bacteria during the storage and transport of meat. [ + ]

Food Standards Australia New Zealand will mark its 25th anniversary with a food standards symposium. [ + ]