It makes sense that the weather influences the food we choose. But it seems it can also influence the food we think we like. [ + ]

Four key research projects that will benefit Australia's pork industry are nearing commercial reality. [ + ]

Profound changes in the dairy industry in recent decades have benefited the health and welfare of both dairy cows and consumers. [ + ]

A Mexican company has patented technology to extract nutrients from the organic waste generated by hotels and restaurants and transform them into a main ingredient for cattle food. [ + ]

The food enzymes market in the Asia Pacific region has experienced healthy growth in recent years and is expected to grow at an even higher rate in upcoming years, according to a report released by Persistence Market Research. [ + ]

A four-storey-high biorefinery will be powered using potato waste arising from the plant's mashed potato and pie manufacturing lines. [ + ]

Krones has been awarded the German Packaging Prize in the beverage sales package category for its innovative BEVkeg. [ + ]

The ACCC has released a guide to assist egg producers better understand their rights and obligations when promoting their products as free-range. [ + ]

Milk processor Fonterra Brands New Zealand (FBNZ) has partnered with TerraCycle to launch a recycling program for yoghurt pouches — a packaging product that would previously have gone to landfill. [ + ]

In one of Melbourne's quintessential laneway cafe districts, 60 local businesses are diverting tonnes of food waste from landfill. [ + ]

One of the UK's largest food producers, 2 Sisters, is investing £55 million in its Meal Solutions Division to support further growth, create state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and secure jobs. [ + ]

Currently around 45% of all food served at schools is wasted, with vegetables being wasted the most (51%) — even though it is well known that most children do not consume enough fruits and vegetables in their diet. [ + ]

A newly discovered cell type that appears to drive life-threatening food allergies may help explain why some people get severe allergic reactions and others do not. [ + ]

Imported processed tomatoes from Italian companies have been illegally dumped in Australia, according to the latest Anti-Dumping Commission finding. [ + ]

A portable, inexpensive device has been developed that can quickly and easily screen freshly caught shellfish for disease-causing marine toxins. [ + ]