The Australian organic sector’s latest report card is looking good. The Australian Organic Market Report 2012 claims that Australian organic products are rated higher in terms of quality than international organic products. [ + ]

Time is running out to book a place at the AIP’s NSW Technical Dinner. Bookings for the event close on Friday 19 October. [ + ]

PBI-Dansensor, a leading supplier of quality assurance equipment for the modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) industry, is changing its name and logo to reflect a change of ownership. [ + ]

The former director of a Bankstown bakery has been prosecuted by the NSW Food Authority over a Salmonella outbreak that saw 83 people fall ill with food poisoning after consuming food from the bakery in January 2012. [ + ]

Schneider Electric has launched PlantStruxure, its process automation technology that allows industrial and infrastructure companies to transparently connect field, process and enterprise levels within their business. [ + ]

Schneider Electric’s PlantStruxure NOW! Users Conference is now underway. Around 250 delegates have gathered on the Gold Coast for the conference, which focuses on the company’s PlantStruxure offering. [ + ]

A Spanish researcher has investigated the use of essential oils in prolonging the shelf life of potatoes rather than using synthetic antigerminants. [ + ]

Astringency and fattiness contribute very differently to mouthfeel and it is thought that these differences may explain why some foods pair particularly well. [ + ]

New Zealand researchers believe they may have bred the first cow in the world to produce hypoallergenic, high-protein milk. [ + ]

Fresco Systems has been in the business of bulk materials handling and process systems for 18 years and says its new look is a more accurate reflection of the company’s current identity. [ + ]

As part of FSC Friday celebrations, Tetra Pak announced it is on track to achieve its aim of purchasing 50% of its paperboard from FSC-certified forests in 2012. [ + ]

DAFF has released an updated statement regarding the proposal to import New Zealand potatoes for processing, in which it revealed it will engage an industry expert as part of its review process. [ + ]

Avery Dennison has announced it will exhibit its range of “groundbreaking” labelling, facestock and adhesive technologies at Labelexpo Americas 2012. Held in Chicago, Labelexpo is the labelling industry’s premier annual trade show. [ + ]

The National Food Plan does not reflect community submissions and consultation on the initial discussion paper, claims the Food Alliance, a coalition of health and research agencies. [ + ]

More Australians say convenience and value for money rather than health and nutrition are the key drivers for their lunchtime choices, according to a recent study conducted by SumoSalad. [ + ]