The impact of 3D printing and the role of artificial intelligence in the food industry will be discussed at the upcoming iFood Conference in Cologne. [ + ]

New Zealand Food Safety is seeking feedback on its draft food safety strategy in order to shape its four priorities. [ + ]

Research reveals that 73% of consumers believe labels have the power to make craft food and drinks feel 'premium'. [ + ]

Workers at Bega's South Coast manufacturing facility are planning industrial action unless the company provides a fair pay rise. [ + ]

From kimchi gyoza to fish 'in' chips, the winners and finalists of the Best New Products Awards at Fine Food Australia have been announced. [ + ]

Lifeprint GmbH is using next generation sequencing to analyse genetic material DNA in food to detect contaminants and adulterations. [ + ]

UK-based food manufacturer sees soup as the new 'juice', and the right packaging was essential for delivering the 'souper' product. [ + ]

Meat-free alternative products are increasingly popular with consumers, but new research has found that many are packed with salt. [ + ]

Independent brewers in Australia are turning to solar energy to reduce their carbon footprint and save costs. [ + ]

The Australian Wine Research Institute will receive $11m in infrastructure funding from the state and federal governments, to support metabolomics research. [ + ]

Australian wine producers have endorsed Retail Drinks Australia's code of conduct for the online sale and delivery of alcohol. [ + ]

SAI Global revealed that 50% of Australian consumers want the overuse of plastic packaging and the discarding of imperfect produce in supermarkets to stop. [ + ]

The Chairman of Wine Australia has announced his plans to step down from his role on 30 September 2019 with news of his successor to be announced soon. [ + ]

The recently introduced $110 million Manufacturing Modernisation Fund aims to transform Australian businesses and manufacturers, and help them thrive globally. [ + ]

As African swine fever devastates China's pork industry, the Liberal National Government is fighting to prevent the disease from entering Australia. [ + ]