Animal-based food products come packaged with an array of labels, such as organic, natural or grass-fed, which can cause confusion for consumers. [ + ]

A lollipop might be a sweet reward after the doctor's office, but soon, it could also be used to make diagnostic testing less invasive and more enjoyable. [ + ]

Supply chain leader Bruce Herbert has been appointed as Strategic Advisor of TMX Global, based in its Sydney office. [ + ]

Onions Australia is set to merge with AUSVEG, which will provide AUSVEG with a stronger voice to better advocate on behalf of vegetable, potato and onion growers. [ + ]

With the environmental impact of manufacturing and production now more critical than ever, sustainability will be front and centre at foodpro 2023. [ + ]

Pact Group has partnered with ALDI Australia to supply recycled plastic packaging for some of ALDI's own-brand products, such as beverage bottles, meat trays and fruit and vegetable punnets. [ + ]

A Greener World, a non-profit certifier, has announced Manna Hill Estate as the first producer in Australia to be Certified Regenerative by AGW. [ + ]

Food Standards Australia New Zealand has called for comment on separate applications to lower shellfish toxin levels and allow a new processing aid. [ + ]

D'Orsogna Limited has appointed agribusiness leader Jason Craig as its new Managing Director. [ + ]

On World Chocolate Day today, we take a look at Ferrero Group's progress with its key sustainability objectives and targets in Australia, and globally. [ + ]

Peter Simpson from the Manildra Group has been awarded the Alfred Stauder Award for Excellence at ConTech 2023 in Melbourne for his lifetime of service to the industry. [ + ]

MPI is seeking feedback in its second phase of developing draft standards that will regulate the production and processing of organic food products in New Zealand. [ + ]

Amcor has expanded its AmFiber Performance Paper packaging range in Europe to include heat seal sachets for dry culinary and beverage applications. [ + ]

Launched in Australia, the FLORA thickened plant cream made from lentils is designed to pour, whip and cook like dairy cream. [ + ]

Despite a challenging season, the New Zealand wine industry has had a strong harvest and is expecting to meet international demand. [ + ]