You may not need to have your imports inspected and tested under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme (IFIS). Instead, a Food Import Compliance Agreement can give food importers formal recognition that their food management system obviates the need for further testing. [ + ]

Infants fed DHA-enriched formula score higher on intelligence tests than those fed standard formula, University of Kansas researchers have found. The results were not immediately apparent, but were noticeable from ages three to six. [ + ]

The Fonterra board has appointed several more members to its WPC80 inquiry committee, as well as losing its managing director of NZ milk products. [ + ]

The first Rosella brand products, including sauces, soups, chutneys and relishes, will soon hit supermarkets around the country, new owner Sabrands has announced. [ + ]

As part of an Asia-Pacific investment strategy, German lubricant manufacturer Fuchs has invested in a new state-of-the-art warehouse facility in Melbourne. [ + ]

Agr International has officially opened its new Bangkok sales and service centre. The company held the formal inauguration and ribbon cutting on 25 July, incorporating Thai traditions such as a blessing by monks. [ + ]

Cheese sales are slowly declining, according to Roy Morgan Research. The market research firm reports that, in the 12 months to March 2013, 89% of Australian grocery buyers reported purchasing cheese, down from 92% in the 12 months to March 2009. [ + ]

SPC Ardmona has signed a $7 million deal with Woolworths to supply 13 lines of canned fruit from its apricot, peach, apple and pear growers in the Goulburn Valley. [ + ]

GS1 GoScan has been awarded the national Consumer iAward. GS1 Australia and the Australian Food and Grocery Council received the award for the Services Domain category for ICT innovation. [ + ]

Dr Bronwyn Evans has been appointed as chief executive officer of Standards Australia. Incumbent CEO Colin Blair will retire in October and will continue to serve in the role until Dr Evans commences the position on 28 October. [ + ]

The Ross Peters Memorial Award has been created in memory of the former technical director of Advancing Food Safety, who played a significant role in the Australian and international food industry. [ + ]

The Greens party has launched Our Food Future, its plan for Australia’s food security. The plan includes seven initiatives totalling more than $600 million in commitments over the next four years. [ + ]

Northern Territorians will bear the cost of the “flawed” Cash for Containers Scheme, the AFGC claims. The NT Government announced yesterday that it will reinstate the scheme. [ + ]

Certificate in Packaging (Level 3) students will gain exposure to the packaging industry, with UPM Raflatac Melbourne joining the AIP’s education program as an industry mentor. [ + ]

As if the Clostridium botulinum contamination scare wasn’t enough, Fonterra has now been slapped with a NZ$900,000 administrative fine following the NDRC review of pricing practices of consumer dairy products in mainland China. [ + ]