The past decade has presented a host of difficulties for Australia's wine-production industry; however, brighter times may be ahead. [ + ]

The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) has just completed its eighth year exhibiting at Foodtech Packtech. In addition to exhibiting, this year the AIP also delivered a seminar and a half-day training course. [ + ]

NutraSweet has announced it will shut down its aspartame and L-phenylalanine production plant by the end of 2014 as part of a move to exit the aspartame segment of its business. [ + ]

According to a study published in Psychological Research, consuming tyrosine either via supplements or food can promote creative thinking. [ + ]

A study published in the scientific journal Nature showing that artificial sweeteners could play a role in glucose intolerance and metabolic disease has drawn mixed reactions from experts. [ + ]

CHEP Australia has announced a mobile equipment transfer trial. The technology used in the trial will enable customers to transfer equipment accountability at the same time that merchandise passes through their receipt and dispatch docks. [ + ]

Twenty-six international companies have already confirmed their places at AUSPACK 2015, organisers say. The 2015 event is the 30th anniversary of AUSPACK. [ + ]

The GS1 Global Registry has reached an important milestone: 15 million global trade items. The registry is a directory that helps companies synchronise standardised product data with trading partners worldwide. [ + ]

To ensure unified branding of all its machines, TOMRA Sorting Foods is rebranding all of its sorting, peeling and processing systems. Products sold by the company that were previously named ODENBERG and BEST will now be sold under the TOMRA brand. [ + ]

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says it will not oppose the acquisition of Goodman Fielder by Wilmar and First Pacific. [ + ]

Pirovic Enterprises has been found guilty of engaging in misleading conduct and making misleading representations for falsely labelling and promoting eggs as 'free range'. [ + ]

Danfoss has launched a new global brand profile: 'Engineering Tomorrow'. Along with other changes, the company's corporate site - www.danfoss.com - has been relaunched. [ + ]

FoodTech Packtech is the place to be for NZ and Australian food processors this week. Held every two years, the exhibition gathers together all the major suppliers to the industry and visitors can see all the new equipment and technologies, talk to the manufacturers and distributors, attend relevant seminars and simply network. [ + ]

The Australian Environmental Pest Managers Association (AEPMA) has compiled a pest management handbook for food service business operators. [ + ]

Salt levels in bread and breakfast cereals have improved but processed meats still have a long way to go, according to the Australian Government's Food and Health Dialogue. [ + ]