Bacterial infection is the likely cause of resin canal discolouration in Australian mangoes, which is estimated to cost the NT mango industry between $5m and $10m per year. [ + ]

Next month, the second Macadamia Innovation Challenge finals will take place in Byron Bay, Australia. [ + ]

Blockchain technology is largely associated with the financial industry, but it has strong potential in other industries, such as manufacturing. [ + ]

Dairy farmers are set to benefit from greater negotiating power with milk processors after the federal government announced it is progressing the Mandatory Dairy Code of Conduct. [ + ]

Wine continues to be popular globally, but consumers prefer to drink good quality wine in small amounts, according to the IWSR Vinexpo report. [ + ]

Avocado seed extracts could be a potential source for novel anti-inflammatory compounds that could be developed as a functional food ingredient or pharmaceuticals. [ + ]

Welch's Global Ingredients Group has developed a technology that neutralises the aroma and flavour of its Concord grape juice, which can be used as a base wine or blender. [ + ]

Of the 100 Australian food recalls in 2018, 46 were due to undeclared allergens, according to data from Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ). [ + ]

University of the Sunshine Coast scientists and Newstead Brewing Co have partnered to develop a beer using Australian-farmed seaweed in an effort to promote it as a nutritious, tasty and locally grown resource. [ + ]

Australian Organic has become a member of the National Farmers' Federation (NFF) and claims this will help the organic sector develop a strong voice in Canberra. [ + ]

Biosecurity New Zealand has studied over 130,000 honey bees from 300 samples taken throughout New Zealand as part of the Bee Pathogen Programme. [ + ]

Ivan Imparato has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Australasian Supply Chain Institute (ASCI) and will continue to work towards the board's strategy to bring professionalisation to the supply chain domain in Australasia. [ + ]

Center for Science in the Public Interest has welcomed the news that the Salt Institute will close at the end of March, stating it "will not be missed". [ + ]

The regulatory oversight of cell-cultured food from livestock and poultry, or cell-based meat, will be shared by the USDA and FDA. [ + ]

The Stixfresh edible sticker may be able to prolong the shelf life of fruit by up to 14 days by slowing down the ripening process. [ + ]