Chocolate sales hit a new high in the US as it remains an 'affordable treat' duing economic uncertainty — reveals the latest trend report from the NCA. [ + ]

Opening in mid-2025, the global R&D centre will focus on developing new Heineken products and improving existing products and processes. [ + ]

FSANZ is undertaking a second round of consultation on a proposed approach to allow cell-cultured quail as a food, which could have potential benefit for other cell-based foods. [ + ]

Six Degrees Executive recently hosted two industry outlook events in Sydney and Melbourne to discuss economic pressures facing Australia's food and grocery sector. [ + ]

MasterFoods is trialling paper-recyclable, single-serve tomato sauce packs, which have 58% less plastic than the original packaging. [ + ]

FSANZ is calling for comment on an application to amend the Code to permit the use of a processing aid for the production of sc-FOS from sucrose. [ + ]

Food engineers have used lupins to create a yoghurt that is claimed to rival dairy in taste and texture. [ + ]

Steinecker has won first place in the German Sustainability Awards for its biomass conversion concept, Phoenix BMC. [ + ]

Xampla and Quadram Institute have received funding to work towards advancing plant polymer technology for probiotic microencapsulation. [ + ]

The AFGC is raising concerns on cost pressures on the food manufacturing industry in its response to the ACCC's Interim Report. [ + ]

Research conducted by Nestlé shows that a specifically developed algorithm for biological age could predict the overall health trajectory of dogs. [ + ]

Kilcoy Global Foods has officially taken ownership of burger patty giant Tyson Foods Australia's Coominya Operation. [ + ]

The ACCC will not oppose Weet-Bix maker Sanitarium's proposal to acquire competing wheat biscuit cereal Vita Brits from Nestlé. [ + ]

Rockwell Automation is partnering with Māori-owned dairy business Miraka, which is powered by renewable geothermal energy. [ + ]

This AIP webinar will provide insights from consumers living with disabilities and showcase resources that can aid in designing inclusive packaging. [ + ]