Asahi Group Holdings has announced the launch of the Sustainability Growth Platform, alongside a callout for startups and scaleups to advance green solutions. [ + ]

A new white-flesh fish variety could soon work its way onto Australian plates, following successful breeding trials by the CSIRO. [ + ]

The Arnott's Group has expanded its 'better-for-you' snacking portfolio with the acquisition of NZ-based snack food maker Prolife Foods. [ + ]

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expands its investigation on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in seafood, seeking information from industry and others. [ + ]

Regular consumption of nuts is associated with maintaining a healthy lifespan, research from a Monash University-led team has found. [ + ]

The AOL has expressed concerns over Food Standards Australia New Zealand's (FSANZ) Proposal P1055, aimed at redefining how genetically modified foods are classified. [ + ]

Forming a National Food Plan and appointing a food minister are among the key recommendations of a white paper into growing a precision fermentation industry in Australia. [ + ]

Coles is set to trial an all-in-one AI-powered Smart Trolley, which allows users to skip the checkout. [ + ]

The recognition ranks the company among the top 3% in the food manufacturing industry. [ + ]

In the UK and Ireland, Mondelēz International is moving to 80% recycled plastic packaging for its Cadbury chocolate bars. [ + ]

Opening in mid-2025, the global R&D centre will focus on developing new Heineken products and improving existing products and processes. [ + ]

Chocolate sales hit a new high in the US as it remains an 'affordable treat' duing economic uncertainty — reveals the latest trend report from the NCA. [ + ]

FSANZ is undertaking a second round of consultation on a proposed approach to allow cell-cultured quail as a food, which could have potential benefit for other cell-based foods. [ + ]

MasterFoods is trialling paper-recyclable, single-serve tomato sauce packs, which have 58% less plastic than the original packaging. [ + ]

Six Degrees Executive recently hosted two industry outlook events in Sydney and Melbourne to discuss economic pressures facing Australia's food and grocery sector. [ + ]