Melbourne-based MEQ has achieved US Department of Agriculture (USDA) certification for its video technology for quality and yield grading of beef. [ + ]

The latest Food Ministers' Meeting considered aligning food regulation to government obesity strategies, alcoholic beverage labelling and education about the HSR. [ + ]

The biotech startup is partnering with functional ingredients specialist Metaphor Foods in Australia to develop natural ingredients for food preservation. [ + ]

Founded by three former founders of Gourmet Food, the new snack food company is making all its snack food in-house at its food facility in Melbourne. [ + ]

The flavour innovation company has opened an expanded office and new facility in South Jakarta to accelerate sustainable food innovation in the region. [ + ]

The report highlights progress in traceability across Ferrero's global supply chains and progress towards its 2030 goal of halving greenhouse gas emissions. [ + ]

Geographic branding for local produce is crucial for advancing the NT's food production and manufacturing, according to the supervisor of a CDU PhD project. [ + ]

The FMCG incubator program, which is backed by Woolworths, has released its latest report, revealing $10m in projected benefits for participating brands across ANZ. [ + ]

Last week, the majority of ice cream makers in the US pledged to eliminate certified artificial colours in their products before 2028. [ + ]

Link Foods APAC, the Australian arm of Jack Link's, has acquired organic beef stick brand KOOEE! Snack Foods. [ + ]

The Frozen Logistics report from Cushman & Wakefield shows Australia's cold storage market is struggling to keep up with demand. [ + ]

Food Standards Australia New Zealand is calling for comment on an application to use the processing aid during the refining of oils and fats. [ + ]

Bonfiglioli will introduce four products for warehousing, material handling and automation solutions at FoodTech Packtech and MHL Expo in Auckland from 2–4 September. [ + ]

Rockwell Automation has unveiled its program for ROKLive 2025 on the Gold Coast from 29–31 July, which will also provide the stage for a number of product launches. [ + ]

Wine Australia has released Dr Craig Emerson's independent analysis of the grape and wine sector, which includes advice on how to improve transparency and fair competition. [ + ]