Forever chemicals, ie, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), are being discovered by researchers in some unexpected places, including beer in the US. [ + ]

Swinburne scientists have developed a technique that uses a natural fermentation process to upcycle waste from the cereal industry into high-vaule products such as packaging. [ + ]

Nepenthe Wines is using an innovation designed to make wine packaging more recyclable using a tearaway wine cap designed by Interpack. [ + ]

Arla Foods Ingredients has announced a new distribution partnership with Alchemy Agencies for its nutrition ingredients in the ANZ/Oceania region. [ + ]

Seedlab Australia has announced its Cultivate 11 cohort, a group of 13 FMCG startups that were selected for the program after a bootcamp pitch process together with Woolworths. [ + ]

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Australia has constructed a new canning line for its Monster Energy drinks, capable of processing up to 120,000 cans per hour. [ + ]

The Cook government is helping WA's apple industry to diversify and add value with products developed at its Sustainable Innovative Food Technologies (SIFT) Centre. [ + ]

MIT and SMART researchers have developed a way to extend the shelf life of vegetables by injecting them with melatonin using biodegradable microneedles. [ + ]

FSANZ is calling for comment on an application to use thermolysin for protein hydrolysis in the processing of a wide range of foods. [ + ]

Australia has tripled its goatmeat production since 2020 and is now the world's leading goatmeat exporter, according to Meat & Livestock Australia. [ + ]

61% of Americans increased their protein intake in 2024, according to the findings from Cargill's 2025 Protein Profile. [ + ]

Valio is investing in a new cheese maturation warehouse and automation of its operation at the company's production plant in Joensuu, Finland. [ + ]

The International Fresh Produce Association ANZ has appointed two leaders from distinct sectors of the fresh produce and floral industry to its board of directors. [ + ]

Food and beverage processing and packaging professionals will be benefit from two new features being introduced at CeMAT Australia, to be held in Sydney from 22–24 July. [ + ]

The winners of the 2025 ABA Scholarship program for Australia and New Zealand have been announced at the Australasian Packaging Conference. [ + ]