Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for submissions on an application to permit the sale and use of food derived from a genetically modified (GM) corn line. [ + ]

Fortifi has completed its acquisition of REICH, which develops thermoprocessing systems for red meat, fish, poultry, cheese, pet food and other food markets. [ + ]

Researchers are developing a system to detect the presence of microorganisms capable of marring a beer's flavour and aroma in more stages than ever of production. [ + ]

If you want people to recycle compostable plastics appropriately, they need more help understanding how to do it. [ + ]

Scientists discover four tasty ants that may become part of our menu. [ + ]

Foodservice Australia, the hospitalty and food trade show, is looking for Australia's best chef and pop-up restaurant. [ + ]

Arla Foods Ingredients is demonstrating how manufacturers can meet demand for high-protein cheese products that combine nutritional quality with indulgence. [ + ]

South Australian packaging company Detpak received the APPMA Packaging Design Innovation Award for its Kerbside Recyclable Paper Bag for fresh potatoes. [ + ]

The AIP State of Industry Update webinar series will provide details pertaining to important packaging-related topics such as mandating packaging design standards. [ + ]

This year's awards were presented at a gala dinner held on 13 March, as part of the inaugural APPEX exhibition at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. [ + ]

UR is demonstrating its UR30 locally for the first time at APPEX 2024, along with a box palletising solution. [ + ]

More than halfway into the current dairy season in Australia, Rabobank reports there is widespread growth in milk supply across all dairying regions. [ + ]

FSANZ has issued a call for comment on an application that seeks approval to permit the use of a GM processing aid for the manufacture of food products such as bakery. [ + ]

Cadbury Australia is changing its Easter packaging to achieve savings in plastic and cardboard from some chocolate eggs sold in Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]

Australian Grape & Wine CEO Lee McLean has welcomed the formation of a viticulture and wine sector working group following a meeting of the commonwealth, state and territory agriculture ministers last week. [ + ]