A simple, paper-based dipstick test can reveal the presence of foodborne pathogens in just 15 minutes. [ + ]

Evidence of a genetic variation has been discovered in populations that have historically favoured vegetarian or seafood diets. [ + ]

A spot check by CHOICE has found widespread adulteration of oregano products sold in Australia, with one product found to contain less than 10% oregano. [ + ]

Krones has purchased 60% of the shares in System Logistics, an Italian supplier of intralogistics, material flow technology and warehousing solutions to the food and beverage industries. [ + ]

Applications for the 2016 APPMA Scholarship will close on Friday 8 April. [ + ]

Coon Cheese has struck a two-year deal with Swimming Australia that will see the brand play an active role at the sport's national events. [ + ]

Tetra Pak has acquired Laude, a Dutch manufacturer of plastic moulds used in hard and semi-hard cheese production. [ + ]

More than 50% of patients with high hospitalisation rates used community food resources such as food pantries, and 40% were worried that they would run out of food, according to a US study. [ + ]

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A seaweed that resembles green tagliatelle is the focus of a crowd-harvesting campaign to bring the product to Australia. [ + ]

Development in the dairy-alternative drinks segment has been driven by increasing penetration outside the traditional Asian market and the rise in plant-based milks such as almond, rice, coconut and oat. [ + ]

Spot checks by the Fair Work Ombudsman have discovered almost half of takeaway food outlets examined were not paying their workers correctly. [ + ]

A refrigeration company is using the skills and knowledge gained from chilling wine to help grow tomatoes on the edge of the Australian outback. [ + ]

Registrations are now open for the 2016 AIP National Conference. [ + ]

Statistics showing a 5% decline in Australia's vegetable industry have prompted a warning from industry body AUSVEG over the impact of foreign vegetable imports. [ + ]