Not only does Huon Aquaculture's new plant look beautiful, it is expected to deliver more than one million dollars in cost savings for the company in its first year of operation. [ + ]

Wheat-based products are far more popular with consumers than oats or barley, but until now wheat could not make the 'lowers cholesterol' claim that makes the other grains attractive. [ + ]

The emergence and widespread use of gutter oils in recent years has forced companies to authenticate the oils they use in their foods. [ + ]

GM divides opinion, and even individual people can find themselves pulled in two different ways. On the one hand it is a largely new technology and new tech often brings prosperity, solves problems and offers hope for the future. But this also makes it a step into the unknown and people are frightened of what they do not know, or what cannot be known. [ + ]

70% of businesses are unable to guarantee their supply chains are free from child labour, slavery, fraud or corruption, according to a new survey. [ + ]

The first evidence of the 'superbug' MRSA has been found in sausages and minced pork obtained from supermarkets in the UK. [ + ]

The China Australia Free Trade Agreement offers significant benefits and opportunities for the agribusiness and processed food sectors. Australian businesses should act quickly to seize the advantages on offer. [ + ]

If you drink more than a litre of beer a day you may approach or even exceed the recommended daily safe intake of mycotoxins. [ + ]

It is vital that Australian cold storage and distribution operators understand that just as cold temperature conditions such as cold air, frost and condensation can make life a challenge for workers operating in these environments, they also create a specific challenge for tracking goods throughout the supply chain.

Five technology trends that will shape the future of food. [ + ]

The global market for food processing machinery is projected to reach US$73 billion by 2019, with growth driven by emerging consumer demand for processed foods among industrialising nations. [ + ]

The development of a microwave sterilisation system could help manufacturers meet the growing consumer demand for additive-free packaged food. [ + ]

Consumer affairs ministers have agreed to adopt a national, enforceable standard on free-range egg labelling. [ + ]

Wormald has developed seven fire safety recommendations for manufacturing facilities. [ + ]

The FDA is poised to take action to phase out the remaining trans fat in the US's food supply. [ + ]