PureCircle and Firmenich are collaborating to accelerate the commercialisation of Reb A in the food and beverage industry.

Plant & Food Research is a New Zealand-based science company formed in December 2008 through the merger of HortResearch and Crop & Food Research. With over 900 staff based at sites across New Zealand, as well as in Europe, the US and Australia, Plant & Food Research provides research and development that adds value to fruit, vegetable, crop and food products.

Coca-Cola South Pacific is seeking approval for the use of phytosterols, derived from vegetable oils, in fruit juice and fruit juice drinks. FSANZ has invited public comment with the final date for submissions 11/2/2009.

AUSPACK will be introducing a Bioplastics Pavilion in 2009 to further enhance the visitor's experience and educational opportunities over the four-day exhibition next June.

The Australian and New Zealand wine industries have been invited to share in the environmental and cost benefits of a cross-industry project focusing on the bulk export of wine to the UK and packing into lighter weight bottles with a higher recycled glass content.

As part of its strategy to reduce the incidence of Campylobacter in the food chain, the New Zealand Food Safety Authority has released a series of reports on scientific studies which cover aspects of managing Campylobacter across the food chain and include on-farm management practices, information about the effectiveness of freezing and leak-proof packaging, consumer issues and determining the source of Campylobacter.

Under a new trade agreement with Europe, Australia can continue to use a number of wine quality terms but will phase out the use of some other traditional expressions. Both Europe and Australia will protect each other's geographical indications.

Food Standards Australia New Zealand has released a survey report indicating that the consumption of food colours by all age groups in Australia is quite low.

Scientists and consumers tend to confuse fructose and high fructose corn syrup.

SEW-Eurodrive has opened a sales and service centre in Adelaide.

The Protecting Children From Junk Food Advertising (Broadcasting Amendment) Bill 2008 is unnecessary, according to the AFGC, because the food processing industry is introducing its own Responsible Children’s Marketing Initiative on 1 January 2009.

The McCormick Flavor Forecast 2009 top 10 flavour pairings looks at 10 emerging flavour duos in the US.

Ingredient Solutions is planning to develop high-value protein products at a new milk-processing plant in South Taranaki. The plant will produce produce 'un-denatured' miceller casein, whey protein isolate and protein hydrolysates for export.

In the UK, organic food is set to slip down the pecking order as cash-strapped Brits hunt down cheaper alternatives. Will the Australian and New Zealand markets follow suit?

A recent Newspoll survey has found that 61% of Australian grocery purchasers buy some organic products.