Nominations are closing soon for the 2015 Advance Global Australian Awards. Winners will be announced on 14 September at the Global Australian Leadership Summit, which will be held at the Sydney Opera House on 13-14 September. [ + ]

Struggling confectionery manufacturer Betta Foods could have new owners in the coming weeks. The administrator has received numerous expressions of interest to purchase the business but has had to make redundancies to keep the business afloat. [ + ]

A Yale School of Public Health study has found that children who consume heavily sweetened energy drinks are 66% more likely to be at risk for hyperactivity and inattention symptoms. [ + ]

While considerable effort has been expended to reduce the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the food processing industry, new research suggests that contamination may be occurring at the retail level. [ + ]

With one-third of the world's population estimated to be overweight or obese, we clearly need a solution - but one that's easy to implement. What if more food was the answer? Researchers think they've hit on a solution, using capsaicin from chilli. [ + ]

Campden BRI, a membership-based food research organisation, has released the findings of its research into what industry needs from science and technology. And caring about consumers is near the top of the list. [ + ]

The winners of the 2015 APPMA Industry Excellence Awards will be announced during AUSPACK on 25 March at the Crown Complex Melbourne. [ + ]

The low-fat craze of the late 20th century never would have happened if correct scientific protocol had been followed, according to a paper in the online journal Open Heart. [ + ]

The low-fat craze of the late 20th century never would have happened if correct scientific protocol had been followed, according to a paper in the online journal Open Heart. [ + ]

Getting high while cooking makes your food look - and taste - better. Scientists from the Nestlé Research Center have found that food cooked at high altitudes not only tastes better but is more visually appealing. [ + ]

Researchers have found that consumers with higher incomes and education levels are twice as likely to notice calorie labels and three times more likely to use them. [ + ]

The program for the 2015 National Technical Forums has been released, showcasing 37 speakers, including eight internationals, covering a range of topics over four days addressing the theme of 'Open Innovation & Collaboration'. [ + ]

The acquisition of smallgoods manufacturer and meat processor Primo by JBS will not be opposed by the ACCC. The watchdog announced its decision after a detailed assessment of all industry submissions. [ + ]

Up to 30% of seafood is mislabelled when it enters the US, with unscrupulous dealers naming other species as grouper, for instance. Scientists have developed a handheld sensor that can bust mislabelled fish, even when it's cooked. [ + ]

Tetra Pak has moved to capitalise on the growing market for fresh cheese, with the acquisition of Obram S.A., a leading provider of cheese technology solutions and equipment in Poland, Russia, Belarus and many parts of Eastern Europe. [ + ]