The ocean is home to plant-based alternative protein sources that are both nutritious and palatable. [ + ]

Bulla has developed three new ice cream flavours: Fairy Bread, Cookies & Cream and Cookie Crumble. [ + ]

Research by DuPont Nutrition & Health has identified six core consumer groups according to health and wellness attitudes. [ + ]

Printpack has been recognised by two industry associations at recent award ceremonies. [ + ]

A study has found the sugar content of fruit drinks marketed to children, including natural fruit juices and smoothies, is "unacceptably high". [ + ]

Five tonnes of pears have been stolen from a farm in Portland, Victoria. [ + ]

Dematic has announced the acquisition of NDC Automation, a provider of automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and software in Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]

Many of us will be tucking into seafood this Easter, but do we trust that the fish we are eating is what it says on the package? [ + ]

Australian vegetable growers could be wrapping up their precious produce this winter, with research showing commercial frost cloths, known as 'fleece', are an effective weapon against frost and low temperatures. [ + ]

A Chinese agribusiness will invest $1 million to expand a microalgae and related advanced marine bioproduct development centre in a joint research agreement with Flinders University. [ + ]

The future of food processing could be in the substantial hands of a five-tonne industrial robot that can heat, mix and combine food products. [ + ]

To live a healthy life, those aged 50+ need more of some vitamins and minerals than their younger counterparts. [ + ]

Chocolate consumption in Australia is on the rise — and not just at Easter! [ + ]

With Australia among the top 10 countries for consumption of soft drink per capita, some commentators have called for Australia to follow the UK's lead and introduce a 'sugar tax'. [ + ]

Sherpa has announced it will add four-hour and same-day delivery services to its current delivery platform for individuals and businesses. [ + ]