KitKat Australia has increased its use of recycled plastic in the wrappers of select products from 30 to 90%. [ + ]

University of Stirling scientists have led a project to develop a carbon-negative food source by growing edible mushrooms alongside trees. [ + ]

Australian company v2food has revealed technology that will change the colour of plant-based meats through the cooking process, mimicking animal meat. [ + ]

Famous for the 'layer upon layer' of pastry in its apple strudel, the Sara Lee brand in Australia has called in administrators to sell or restructure the business. [ + ]

The Australian Institute of Packaging's 2023 Career & Salary Survey is now open for the Australasian Region. [ + ]

Global food safety, contaminant detection and checkweighing machine manufacturer Fortress Technology has announced it has acquired Dynamic Inspection, located in New Zealand. [ + ]

Recently appointed Managing Director Simon McDonald talks about his plans for SMC Corporation Australia New Zealand (ANZ). [ + ]

According to a Purdue University Report, most consumers would choose brand-name products over generic products, but household income impacts choices. [ + ]

The IDF World Dairy Summit 2023 opened under the theme "BE Dairy: Boundless Potential. Endless Possibilities". [ + ]

NZ Food Safety has called for public comment on the proposed revision of the ACVM Guidance Document: Chemistry and Manufacturing Information for Agricultural Chemicals. [ + ]

Researchers claim global health could be improved by acknowledging that certain types of processed foods have addictive properties. [ + ]

The Queensland Government has released a Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Grant program to help Queensland's manufacturers reduce their energy usage and cut energy costs. [ + ]

KM Packaging has been awarded an AA grade in its BRCGS Audit for the sixth year running. [ + ]

Ambassadors from around the world have delved into Queensland beef and cattle production from paddock to plate as part of the Aussie Beef Mates program. [ + ]

PepsiCo's Regency Park manufacturing facility is celebrating its 40th year of making snacks, having opened in South Australia in 1983. [ + ]