Golf ball material in hash browns, horse meat in hamburgers — traceability has never been more important for the food industry. [ + ]

Europe's running out of CO₂ and it's hurting the food and beverage industry. [ + ]

Registrations are now open for the ninth annual Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo (AWRE) taking place on 29–30 August at ICC Sydney, Darling Harbour, Sydney. [ + ]

Be warned — Country of Origin food labelling becomes mandatory in Australia from 1 July and the ACCC will be checking to ensure businesses are complying. [ + ]

Foodtech Packtech is coming — New Zealand's largest food manufacturing, packaging and processing technology trade show is always worth visiting. [ + ]

Partnerships with reliable breweries can assist craft brewers to scale up and keep up with demand without overstretching their resources. [ + ]

Swapping out starches such as potatoes or rice with lentils can reduce blood sugar levels and help lower the risk of Type 2 diabetes. [ + ]

It has been estimated that about 25% of food safety recalls relate to poor environmental hygiene and sanitation controls. [ + ]

PET blow moulding relies on an efficient supply of compressed air — here's how E'stel Water managed its air supply. [ + ]

Maison Mumm's new champagne bottle and glass will allow astronauts and other space travellers to sip champagne in zero gravity. [ + ]

Arnott's has upgraded its Adelaide manufacturing plant to make its biscuit production more flexible and productive. [ + ]

Corn-based snacks foods like tortilla chips are a global multibillion-dollar industry, and demand is surging in Australia. [ + ]

The commodities that one would expect go to waste most easily — meat and dairy — have the lowest percentage waste. Why is this? [ + ]

The trend towards personalised food is already in full swing and is set to transform food production. [ + ]

Spyce is a recently opened, fast-casual eatery in Boston that is using automation to provide wholesome, high-quality, delicious and affordable meals. [ + ]