Mondelēz International has opened a $7.5m facility designed to create innovative biscuits and baked snacks to meet market demands for mindful indulgences. [ + ]

ANSTO is sharing research that confirms fraudulent Kakadu plum extracts are in circulation online and in the international marketplace. [ + ]

FSANZ is calling for industry professionals to comment on a proposal to make minor amendments to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. [ + ]

JBS Australia & SEE have been shortlisted in the WorldStar Packaging special award category — Sustainability. [ + ]

A study has found that dark chocolate poses no adverse risk for adults and contains nutritionally beneficial levels of essential minerals. [ + ]

The House Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Resources will hear from peak industry bodies from the spirit and craft distilling sector this week. [ + ]

Researchers have shared a novel hybrid-driven origami gripper, designed to grasp and manipulate objects with versatility and precision. [ + ]

Nestlé has introduced a limited-edition plant-based fork as a packaging accessory for its Maggi cup noodles in India. [ + ]

Funding announced for provider of AI ARM Hub to provide manufacturing SMEs a tangible pathway to adopting AI for processes. [ + ]

The Ferrero Group has released its 15th Sustainability Report for the 2022/23 financial year. [ + ]

Global supply chain consultancy TMX Transform has appointed Tristan Butt as Chief Operating Officer. [ + ]

According to the Minister for Industry and Science, The Hon Ed Husic MP, around the world, countries are investing in revitalising their manufacturing base. [ + ]

Plant molecular farming could deliver a way to produce scalable, animal-free cheese that mimics the real thing. [ + ]

Meat and food processor JBS Australia (JBS) has completed the construction of a bioenergy system at its Scone processing plant. [ + ]

Australian beverages continue to grow within the SMB manufacturing sector, according to new figures released by Unleashed. [ + ]