Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and technology company 3M have celebrated the renewal of their five-year partnership with a new food safety lab. [ + ]

Australian meat producers are calling for political parties to cut red tape and energy costs, after a report revealed they have significantly higher operating costs than their international competitors. [ + ]

Food and beverage manufacturers looking to produce reduced-sugar products are encouraged to join a free webinar on 15 May 2019. [ + ]

Following the E. coli outbreak involving romaine lettuce last year, the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement Board has voted to strengthen mandatory food safety practices required on farms. [ + ]

Michigan State University researchers have obtained a better understanding of the natural insect resistance of wild tomato plants, which could help reduce the use of pesticides. [ + ]

University of Michigan researchers found that the carbon dioxide emissions tied to the average grocery store meal were 2 kg higher than a meal kit. [ + ]

With the federal election fast approaching, AUSVEG has called on political parties to address the major labour shortages in the horticulture industry. [ + ]

Miguel Campos of food packaging supplier Advanta explains how to safely use aluminium packaging in a household microwave. [ + ]

SIG is now using foil certified by the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) for its aseptic carton packs. [ + ]

A report by the EAT-Lancet Commission has recommended limiting red meat consumption to a maximum of 28 g a day, but Meat and Livestock Australia fears the implications this may have on the Australian red meat industry. [ + ]

Salmonella outbreaks are likely to become more severe in the future, according to a model developed by University of Sydney researchers. [ + ]

Smelling coffee could trigger similar reactions in the brain as physically drinking a cup, according to new research. [ + ]

The upgrades to the Regional Cold Store, delivered by Wiley, will reduce operational costs, expand storage capacity and increase product sorting capabilities. [ + ]

University of Illinois researchers have used a yeast-based approach to produce tagatose, a natural, low-calorie sweetener, which may help increase its commercial use. [ + ]

Coca-Cola has announced 70% of its plastic bottles manufactured in Australia will be made from recycled plastic by the end of this year. [ + ]