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. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

tna has appointed Mohamed Hussein to the role of Regional Sales Manager, tna Middle East. [ + ]

Goodman Fielder has announced plans to sell Integro, its commercial oils business, for $170 million. [ + ]

Inolex has received approval from the New Zealand Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) for the use of its Lexolube FG 220 OCL in food processing. [ + ]

Pasta tends to get a bad rap in the current carb-phobic dietary environment, but university researchers are working on producing a ‘super spaghetti’: pasta that’s better quality and better for you. [ + ]

The 2012 World Water Week has opened with a call for substantial increases in  investment to reduce losses of food in the supply chain, enhance water efficiency in agriculture and curb consumer waste. [ + ]

AUSVEG is querying DAFF’s decision to go ahead with plans to import New Zealand potatoes in light of South Korea’s decision to suspend imports of US potatoes because of concerns about zebra chip disease. [ + ]

SCLAA recently offered to assess staff at the Foodbank charity for recognition of prior learning (RPL). Foodbank’s Operations Manager Ashley Hoyle and Office Manager Timothy Hill were awarded certificates in Warehousing. [ + ]

Despite recording decreased profits and increased milk intake, the Warrnambool Butter and Cheese Factory (WBCF) has described its net operating profit for the last financial year as “strong”. [ + ]

Aquaculture will provide 60% of all fish production by 2020, according to new research conducted for Worldwatch’s Vital Signs Online service. [ + ]