The term "whole grain" seems like it should be relatively straightforward. In reality, there has never been a complete legally endorsed definition of whole grain flour and products. [ + ]

Scientists have found that a higher consumption of yoghurt reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes by 28%; consumption of low-fat fermented dairy (including all yoghurts and some low-fat cheeses) reduces risk by 24%. [ + ]

Mark the 17th and 18th of June in your diary to attend the biennial AIP National Conference, which will be held at the Sofitel Wentworth in Sydney. [ + ]

Chinese soft drink brand Kangshifu is gaining ground on the three global giants - Coca-Cola, Pepsi and Sprite - according to research firm Canadean. [ + ]

The Anti-Dumping Commission has released a Statement of Facts about imported processed tomatoes which indicates that 56% of all processed tomatoes imported from Italy have been dumped in Australia. [ + ]

SPC Ardmona has hit back against accusations that its "over-generous" staff allowances are the cause of its difficulties. The company has issued a media release challenging what it says are false claims about the business, including that it is a "union shop". [ + ]

A new US study has drawn a link between high sodium intake and obesity in teenagers. Dr Haidong Zhu, a molecular geneticist at Georgia Regents University, found a correlation between salt and fatness, and also inflammation. [ + ]

MEP Instruments is now distributing Anton Paar Process Instrumentation products in Australia and New Zealand. MEP has distributed Anton Paar laboratory instrumentation sales for 15 years; it will now also distribute the Anton Paar Process portfolio. [ + ]

A Krones-designed NitroHotfill bottle has won Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) the 2013 Australian Packaging Design Award. The 600 mL Powerade Sports bottle was voted Best of Show' at the awards. [ + ]

Despite the federal government's Food and Health Dialogue making a valiant effort to make foods healthier, Australians are being failed by the system, Professor Bruce Neal from the George Institute and The University of Sydney says. [ + ]

Despite fructose frequently being blamed for obesity, researchers have found no benefit in replacing fructose with glucose in commercially prepared foods. [ + ]

The APPMA is now accepting submissions for the 6th Annual APPMA Scholarship. The scholarship offers a packaging engineer the opportunity to complete a Diploma in Packaging Technology, worth more than $9000. [ + ]

Spanish researchers have developed what they call an "electronic tongue" - an analysis system based on the human sense of taste that can distinguish between several brands of beer. [ + ]

A lot of hot air has caused an explosive situation in the German town of Rasdorf, resulting in an injured cow and damaged property. [ + ]

An importer has received a gaol sentence after she was found to have illegally imported more than 10 tonnes of meat from Korea. [ + ]