Engineered from Vivos films, Vivos Edible Delivery Systems break down and release their contents when exposed to hot or cold liquids. The dissolved food can be consumed along with the food. [ + ]

Thinking of nominating someone for the Australian Supply Chain & Logistics Awards? Well, it’s time to stop thinking and start doing: nominations close on 14 September. [ + ]

Multivac New Zealand has been announced as the exclusive New Zealand distributor of Plantic eco Plastic ultrahigh-barrier sustainable packaging. [ + ]

AUSVEG has upped the ante in its public debate with DAFF over the import of New Zealand potatoes for processing, releasing a YouTube video featuring an animation ridiculing Julia Gillard and other ministers. [ + ]

Stephen Audsley has been appointed the new Chief Executive of Peters as part of the transition of the company from Nestlé to Pacific Equity Partners. [ + ]

The Seattle Mariners is hoping to achieve its target of 90% waste diversion from landfill by using fully compostable packaging from BASF for snack foods sold at Safeco Field. [ + ]

According to Dr Nicolas Cherbuin, people whose blood sugar is at the high end of the normal range may be at risk of the brain shrinkage that occurs with ageing and diseases like dementia. [ + ]

The Food Technology Association of Australia (FTAA) is hosting a one-day seminar focusing on hot topics in food packaging. [ + ]

Gruppo Campari is set to acquire a controlling stake in Lascelles deMercado, which will see it enter the rum category with brands like Appleton Estate, Wray & Nephew and Coruba. [ + ]

It’s no secret that most Australians eat too much salt, but concerns over children’s health have been raised with new research showing that many children eat as much salt as adults. [ + ]

FSANZ has approved Listex P100 as a processing aid against Listeria, making Listex the first phage for product safety approved in Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]

LINPAC Packaging has collaborated with Addmaster to create a range of trays and films with built-in antimicrobial technology to reduce bacteria growth on the outer packaging of fresh meat. [ + ]

With global dairy consumption over 200 million tonnes in 2011 and up to 75% of people suspected to be lactose intolerant, the lactose-free dairy market represents a substantial opportunity, Zenith says. [ + ]

The Food and Health Dialogue has endorsed a Quick Service Restaurant engagement strategy that involves negotiations with the sector to develop reformulation targets. [ + ]

The Australian Institute of Packaging is offering a half-day training course on intellectual property, packaging and labelling (legal), presented by intellectual property lawyer Sharon Givoni. [ + ]