Distribution is key to widening the appeal of green brands, according to research from Organic Monitor. Green brands that have achieved the most success are those that have expanded their distribution into mainstream channels.

ISO (International Organization for Standardization) has commenced the revision of ISO 22000 on food safety management.

Year-on-year growth in retail sales is expected to slow, the 17th AFGC CHEP Retail Index suggests. The index shows growth of 4% year-on-year in the March quarter, slowing to 3% by the June quarter.

Carbonates have traditionally led global soft drink consumption, but things are about to change. In 2015, for the first time, packaged water will overtake carbonates, according to new forecasts.

The wealthier a family, the more likely it is to buy healthy food. That's the message from research into health attitudes and food consumption data conducted by Roy Morgan Research.

Sustainable and infinitely recyclable, metal packaging is becoming a new trend. The sector is expected to reach a global market size of $115 billion by 2016. [ + ]

To help restore confidence in the safety of Japanese agricultural produce following the 2011 Fukushima nuclear accident, a team of researchers has used technology originally designed for use in outer space to create a system to detect radioactive contamination in food.

Chocolate lovers rejoice - healthier, tastier chocolate could be on its way. [ + ]

Applications for the 2015 Drive Your Career program close on Friday, 8 May. [ + ]

Beverage filling and packaging technology manufacturer Krones has purchased labeller manufacturer Gernep Group. [ + ]

Setaram Instrumentation has announced that DKSH Australia is now its exclusive representative in Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]

Danish pump manufacturer Grundfos has appointed Mr Hasan Avci to head its strategy, commercial excellence and marketing functions in the Asia Pacific region. [ + ]

Submissions have opened for the eighth annual Queensland SCL Awards, presented by the Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA). [ + ]

CHEP Australia recently came up with a way to encourage customer participation and help a great cause at the same time when it committed to making a donation to Foodbank, Australia's largest food relief organisation, on behalf of those who agreed to participate in a market insights initiative. [ + ]

Dematic will build a high-bay warehouse at The Smith's Snackfood Company's Regency Park manufacturing facility in Adelaide. The facility will support Smith's distribution network, which operates out of the Regency Park site.