The findings of a new pilot study may help to improve functional food design and food processing technologies while advancing understanding of taste-related sensory perception pathways. [ + ]

The Australian avocado industry has launched a virtual reality (VR) supply chain training program, partnering with Woolworths on retail components. [ + ]

Swisslog will be showcasing its new 4-way pallet shuttle and other intralogistics automation solutions at CeMAT 2026. [ + ]

The Australasian Institute of Packaging (AIP) has announced that it has joined the Australian Food & Grocery Council (AFGC) as a member. [ + ]

Jet Technologies is working with Living Ink Technologies to introduce an algae-based alternative to black inks for packaging and label applications in Australia. [ + ]

From humble beginnings in Sydney's Northern Beaches, Dematic is now celebrating 60 years of manufacturing and engineering in Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]

Hosted by Future Food Systems (FFS), the For Food's Sake agrifood innovation event is being held in Sydney this September. [ + ]

Pure Foods Tasmania has announced the appointment of Robert Knight as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, becoming effective on 1 July 2026. [ + ]

Result Group will demostrate its traceability and branding solution for fresh produce at Hort Connections 2026. [ + ]

Australian OEM HMPS is using the latest Rockwell Automation HMIs across its machinery range, including its latest Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS) machines. [ + ]

Food Standards Australia New Zealand is calling for submissions on a proposal to develop a clearer regulatory framework that reflects the role of toddler milk as a supplementary food. [ + ]

Packserv has been appointed as the Australian distribution partner for SIAT's range of end-of-line packaging equipment, including case erectors, case sealers and pallet wrappers. [ + ]

Melbourne-based founder of the frank green re-usable water bottle has now developed a re-usable system of wrapping pallets that eliminates single-use plastic. [ + ]

Now in its sixth year, Meet the Buyer returns in 2026 to help connect Western Australia's food & beverage makers with buyers across local and export sectors. [ + ]

Greenspace has launched a commercial integration of its centralised Macrofarm in the Amora Hotel Brisbane, embedding food production directly at the hotel. [ + ]