A Tufts University study has found that a micronutrient in human breast milk could provide a significant benefit to the developing brains of newborns. [ + ]

The Boxed Beverage Company has partnered with food and beverage packaging company Tetra Pak to launch Waterbox, a sustainably packaged alkaline water. [ + ]

As of 1 August, packaged alcoholic drinks sold in New Zealand will now need to carry labels warning that alcohol can cause harm to unborn babies. [ + ]

While food inflation is past the peak for most food categories, the indulgence category, which includes ice cream, snacks and confectionery, is still increasing. [ + ]

foodpro has wrapped for 2023, with the event showcasing more than 400 exhibitors in the food manufacturing space. [ + ]

Congratulations to Nina Downer, Vineyard Supervisor at Felton Road, who became the Central Otago Young Viticulturist of the Year 2023. [ + ]

Kiwigarden brand has recalled specific batches of its Greek Style Yoghurt Drops and Whole Blueberries, supported by New Zealand Food Safety. [ + ]

Australian high-grade propolis, discovered in honeybee hives across the country, could generate a homegrown health industry with uses in the food sector. [ + ]

Amcor Rigid Packaging has partnered with Ron Rubin Winery for the launch of BLUE BIN, a premium wine packaged in a 750 mL bottle made from 100% rPET plastic. [ + ]

A Rabobank report has found that the prices of cocoa and sugar are likely to remain elevated in coming months due to poor growing conditions and limited supply. [ + ]

LRQA has urged manufacturers to increase focus on change management to ensure supplier approval processes remain effective, following food safety concerns. [ + ]

FSANZ has called for comment on a proposal to clarify the requirements for making nutrition content claims about carbohydrate and sugar on alcoholic beverages. [ + ]

What was once only possible in sci-fi movies is now a reality — an energy drink entirely developed by AI, based on the instruction of Hell Energy. [ + ]

Parkside's freezer-proof recyclable paper packaging solution has been nominated in the Product Design category of the Stationers' Company annual awards. [ + ]

On Monday, 24 July, Bronwyn Halfpenny MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Jobs and Member for Thomastown, officially opened foodpro at the MCEC. [ + ]