A new initiative called ‘Food Security needs Bee Security’ has formed in order to fight against the Asian bee within Australia.

Foodbank is grateful for the donations and support from its industry partners during recent natural disasters in Queensland and Victoria.

Food Standards Australia New Zealand has investigated complaints of an unpleasant aftertaste from pine nuts, but finds no adverse effects on consumers.

GS1 Australia has called for a new approach to food labelling policy, as it collaborates with AFGC to launch a new app which delivers detailed extended packaging product data to consumers.

The Australian Food and Grocery Council supports the Coalition's efforts to review Australia's anti-dumping laws, which are affecting Australia's largest manufacturing sector.

Food Standards Australia New Zealand is inviting submissions on proposed changes to the Food Standards Code.

The 2011 Malaysia International Halal Showcase in Kuala Lumpur is set to take place in April.

Calorie labelling may not affect food purchases by teens or by parents for their children, according to a study.

The cholesterol content of eggs has dropped significantly since 2002, according to new agricultural data.

Dairy Australia's 2011 Situation and Outlook Update report has been released saying climate is still a challenge for farmers.

Drive solutions specialist SEW-Eurodrive has released an updated 2011 calendar for its nationwide motor and drive technology training program, known as DriveAcademy. Based on the same in-depth technical training syllabus used to educate SEW-Eurodrive’s own engineers, DriveAcademy provides end users and system integrators with a comprehensive set of skills required to get the most out of motor and drive technologies and applications.

‘The Packaging Supply Chain’ is the theme behind the fourth biennial AIP National Technical Forum, which will be held alongside Auspack Plus 2011.

Cargill has completed its acquisition of a majority stake in PT Sorini Agro Asia Corporindo Tbk ('Sorini'), first announced on 15 December 2010. Cargill now owns 85.01% of Sorini's ordinary shares.

Food scientists at the Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority (IAFDA) and University College Cork, Ireland, have created friendly bacteria which when added to yoghurt might help shed excess body fat.

Food prices around the world surged to a new historic peak in January, for the seventh consecutive month, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported today, adding that the prices are not likely to decline in the months ahead.