The bakery and cereal sector in China is expected to grow by nearly US$15 billion between 2012 and 2017, according to new research from Canadean. [ + ]

The UK Public Health Responsibility Deal has called for reduced portion sizes as a way of reducing the nation's caloric intakes, but a review has found that consumers choose food based on a number of different factors - with nutrition coming some way down the list of priorities. [ + ]

With Asian food consumption expected to increase significantly to 2050, Australian food producers should tap into niche markets and focus on high-quality produce to serve up what Asia wants, a new report shows. [ + ]

Monsanto Australia has made an application to FSANZ to modify the Food Standards Code to include food derived from genetically modified lucerne, which has been modified to contain reduced levels of lignin. [ + ]

The Australian Made, Australian Grown logo has been formally trademarked in South Korea, representing a major breakthrough for Australian exporters. [ + ]

The US Government shutdown could not have come at a worse time, with testing for a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened nearly 300 people across 18 states severely hampered. [ + ]

Innovia Films is partnering with Corbion Purac, a lactic acid and lactides producer, to develop poly lactic acid (PLA) film that is transparent and resistant to high temperatures. [ + ]

Following an offer of $7 cash per share, Warrnambool Cheese and Butter (WCB) has entered into a Bid Implementation Deed with Canadian company Saputo. The WCB Board has unanimously recommended that shareholders accept Saputo's offer. [ + ]

The global medical nutrition market is projected to reach US$40.1 billion by 2018, with huge growth forecast in India in particular. The Indian market itself is expected to reach approximately US$4.2 billion by 2017. [ + ]

FSANZ is calling for submissions on a proposed primary production and processing standard for meat. The proposed standard provides a national 'whole-of-chain' approach to food safety regulation of meat products. [ + ]

Plentex Limited has announced plans to acquire Gold Coast company Biovite Australia. Plentex has signed a Non-Binding Letter of Intent to purchase the business. [ + ]

Woolworths has announced plans to phase-out caged eggs sold in-store by 2018. The company will also phase-out caged eggs used in its own-brand products. [ + ]

Consumer watchdog Choice has lodged a 'super-complaint' with NSW Fair Trading regarding free-range egg claims in NSW. [ + ]

The Scottish salmon and whisky industries are teaming up to boost sustainability. The partnership will convert co-products from whisky production into feed for salmon and fish farming. [ + ]

Infant formula manufacturer Nutricia has announced extra safety commitments following the recall of a number of its Karicare products as a result of Fonterra's WPC80 contamination scare. [ + ]