FSANZ is inviting submissions on an application to change the Food Standards Code to allow food derived from genetically modified soybeans. [ + ]

An acclaimed dairy expert has been announced as the new president of the AIFST. Dr Anne Astin was inducted on 14 July, following two years as AIFST president elect. [ + ]

The Icelandic fish, poultry and meat equipment, systems and further processing company Marel has strengthened its market position by acquiring the mixing and grinding sections of Carnitech for EU1.5 million. [ + ]

The Infant Nutrition Council (INC) has welcomed the Australian Department of Health’s recommendations on the review of the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula (MAIF) Agreement. [ + ]

The French Paradox and the complex relationship between wine consumption and health will be the focus of WineHealth 2013, which will be held from 18 to 20 July in Sydney. [ + ]

Steggles has been found guilty of engaging in false, misleading and deceptive conduct by describing its meat chickens as “free to roam” in large barns. The Australian Chicken Meat Foundation was also found guilty of deceptive conduct. [ + ]

Fonterra has announced it will shed 300 administrative jobs as part of its Support Services review. The company has also announced a number of new management appointments. [ + ]

The Macadamia Processing Company (MPC) has secured a $1.484 million grant for major energy-efficiency upgrades and expansion to its factory macadamia nut drying system. [ + ]

The prepared meals sector in China is expected to grow rapidly up to 2017 with ready meals leading the way. [ + ]

Ithaca College researchers have found that betaine - a nutrient found in shellfish and beetroot - can boost athletic performance by nearly 6% when added to a sports drink. [ + ]

The uncertain economic climate is impacting new product launches in the UK, with the number of economy food and drink products launched in 2012 outstripping the number of premium launches for the first time. [ + ]

Around 700 million people in Africa and Asia rely on yams and cassava for food and income. But harvesting these staple crops isn’t easy: losses during harvesting and processing are exceptionally high, at 60% for yams and 30% for cassava. [ + ]

Nestlé has announced plans to build a new factory in Malaysia to meet growing domestic demand for its ready-to-drink beverages. [ + ]

The sugar-fat seesaw: while it may sound like a ride at an amusement park, nutritionists say it’s the reason people struggle to follow government guidelines to cut both fat and sugars simultaneously. [ + ]

The SCLAA has received a $743,310 grant to develop and deliver a program called Energy Efficiency Solutions for Australian Transport and Logistics SMEs. [ + ]