Australia's pork industry research centre is aiming to reduce the use of antibiotics by developing diagnostic tests for common pathogens. [ + ]

Growing consumer interest in protein as an ingredient presents an opportunity for the meat snacks market to grow its share of the snack dollar, particularly in the relatively undeveloped markets outside the USA and South America. [ + ]

Western Australia-based Vibration Systems & Solutions has appointed Steve Johnson as its technical representative, Victoria. [ + ]

Based on the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) advice, the Department of Agriculture is implementing changes which will apply to all import declarations lodged in the Integrated Cargo System from 29 September 2015. [ + ]

Online retailer Aussie Farmers Direct has launched a virtual reality online shopping app that mimics the experience of perusing the shelves of an actual store. [ + ]

Do-it-yourself snack making is one thing... but with the Kracie Happy Kitchen Hamburger Kit, consumers, armed only with the kit, a pair of scissors, sticky tape, a toothpick and water, can make two bite-sized cheeseburgers, a serve of chips, tomato sauce and a soft drink. [ + ]

Detmold's deliberate and substantial investment in innovation and design for packaging is the reason the company, with 18 offices around the world and manufacturing operations in five countries, can lead the world from its South Australian headquarters.

Drastic changes are needed in nutrition science to feed the world's exploding population. [ + ]

Fonterra has officially opened its first manufacturing facility in Indonesia. [ + ]

Seeing your food moving makes it seem fresher and more appealing. [ + ]

Minister for Agriculture Barnaby Joyce has launched the Meat Industry Strategic Plan 2020. [ + ]

CHEP is supporting the UN Refugee Agency to perform an in-depth study of its global supply chain network, to increase efficiency and reduce costs associated with delivering life-saving relief supplies. [ + ]

APPMA will participate in the Partner Program at PACK EXPO Las Vegas for the third consecutive year. [ + ]

A microencapsulation process for pomegranate juice retains the natural health properties of the fruit. [ + ]

The biggest source of food-related greenhouse gas emissions occurs before produce leaves the farm gate, yet some of the world's leading household brands are ignoring the opportunity to work collaboratively with suppliers to reduce agricultural emissions. [ + ]