Two of Australasia's fresh produce industry leaders have been appointed to the International Fresh Produce Association ANZ's board of directors. [ + ]

The price of meat alternatives is the more decisive factor for their acceptance, while similarities to the real thing don't matter as much, according to a US study. [ + ]

Researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) have created an artificial nose using antenna technology that can detect and identify volatile organic compounds. [ + ]

Food price inflation has eased overall in the latest quarterly CPI; however, Rabobank says it's a mixed basket, with some food costs still rising while other items experience deflation. [ + ]

Murdoch University's Food Centre in Nambeelup, WA, has now achieved campus status, with a good number of enrolments. [ + ]

NHNE 2025 is set to explore Asia's health nutrition and functional food industry, which is experiencing growth due to the rise of health consciousness globally. [ + ]

The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has announced that the CEO Tanya Barden will depart from the organisation "as a result of a mutually agreed separation". [ + ]

Nestlé Australia has announced a $30 million investment in technology to improve production capacity at its Campbellfield factory in Victoria, the home of KitKat. [ + ]

Swiss technology group Bühler has acquired puffing technology from CEREX, which is suitable for a variety of products, from ready-to-eat snacks and cereals to dairy products. [ + ]

Fonterra is investing in electric boilers to improve energy security at its manufacturing operations on the North Island of NZ, along with further fleet decarbonisation. [ + ]

Taste and nutrition specialist Kerry Group has announced several senior executive appointments.   [ + ]

Camel milk is emerging as a good alterative to traditional dairy due to its hypoallergenic qualities and potential for being healthier for the gut, research finds. [ + ]

James Cook University researchers are working with Food Agility CRC to develop Akoya oysters as an emerging premium food species. [ + ]

Food manufacturers are a step closer to replicating cheesy qualities in a healthy plant-based alternative thanks to new research on protein functionality and formulation. [ + ]

The product inspection equipment manufacturer plans to expand its customer service and product offering by acquiring packaging supplier HBM Packaging. [ + ]