The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has praised the federal government's 2016 Budget for creating the environment of confidence and certainty necessary to stimulate investment. [ + ]

A new charity initiative will fight against hunger in Australia's rural and regional communities. [ + ]

Soy isoflavones and peptides may inhibit the growth of microbial pathogens that cause foodborne illnesses, according to research from Canada. [ + ]

Researchers from QUT are developing and testing new technologies with the potential to eliminate the use of fossil fuels in the sugar industry. [ + ]

The Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology, in collaboration with CSIRO's food innovation centre, is holding a seminar titled 'Foods for infants and toddlers'. [ + ]

Pierre Pienaar, the education director of the AIP and vice president – Education, WPO, has received an honorary professorship from the Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication. [ + ]

Integrated packaging company Pro Mach is gearing up for anticipated growth in the pharmaceutical packaging machinery market with the acquisition of North American-based NJM Packaging. [ + ]

Award-winning restaurant chain Chefs Gallery has opened up its fifth outlet, bringing its signature combination of modern Chinese cuisine and contemporary Chinese art to the heart of Sydney's west.

Foodservice sales grew 5.7% globally in 2015, driven by strong growth in fast casual dining and continuing expansion of the Chinese market. [ + ]

A commercially produced, full-flavoured, barley-based gluten-free beer has hit German shelves, thanks to research by Australian scientists. [ + ]

The Murrumbidgee Local Health District has announced plans to ban the sale of soft drinks from vending machines at all of its health facilities. [ + ]

Birubi Foods has created a range of gluten free, pre-cooked vegan burgers, mini burgers, sliders and bites under its Vegie Magic brand. [ + ]

To help manufacturers reduce the costs of research and development associated with creating food and beverages made with all-natural sweeteners, Steviva Ingredients is offering reduced particle sizes for its entire line of powdered sweeteners. [ + ]

A study conducted by researchers from the University of Melbourne and Harvard has found certain nutritional supplements can increase the effectiveness of antidepressants for people with clinical depression. [ + ]

Milk consumption is set to decline in developed countries, opening further potential for milk alternatives, according to research released from Canadean. [ + ]