Rockwell Automation has released its 2024 State of Smart Manufacturing Report which cites automation and robotics as a way to address labour skills shortages. [ + ]

Beer might have an even tastier future say Belgian researchers, who used a machine learning method to make better tasting beers. [ + ]

Wine of Moldova has unveiled its "First AI Vintage", creating a wine under the guidance of artificial intelligence (AI). [ + ]

Leading up to Easter, Koko Black has increased its production by 25%. [ + ]

Not 'egg-cellent' news before Easter with Australian consumers facing higher chocolate prices as global cocoa prices soar, according to Rabobank data. [ + ]

Entries close 3 May for the 2024 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards for ANZ. [ + ]

Americold continues its expansion in Australia with the recent opening of its facility in Spearwood, Western Australia. [ + ]

The 2024 Australian Small Business Champion Awards have unveiled seven finalists within the Manufacturing Food category. [ + ]

Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection's webinar — 4 Steps to Maximise Product Quality in Horizontal Flow Wrap Applications — has been scheduled for 8 May. [ + ]

Food labelled as 'plant-based' beats vegetarian and vegan, according to consumer preference research conducted by La Trobe University. [ + ]

Research has shown that food fortification, particularly infant cereal fortification, can reduce iron deficiency among infants aged 6+ months. [ + ]

A life cycle analysis (LCA) was conducted to evaluate the anticipated environmental impact of large-scale production of the company's cultivated chicken. [ + ]

A government inquiry into food and beverage manufacturing in Australia has now commenced, with submissions open until 1 May. [ + ]

Bühler has nearly completed its new Grain Innovation Center in Switzerland, which will be used by the grain processing industry to develop future foods. [ + ]

Ferrero Australia has won Canstar Blue's 'Most Satisfied Customers' Award in the Boxed Chocolate category. [ + ]