We've heard of probiotic, alcoholic and infused beverages, but how about a beverage featuring marijuana? Constellation Brands' C$245 million (AU$251 million) investment into Canopy Growth Corporation, a leading provider of medicinal cannabis products, aims to develop cannabis-infused drinks. [ + ]

Researchers from the University of Surrey found that advertising food products as 'snacks' rather than 'meals' leads to overeating and weight gain. [ + ]

The AIP and APPMA are calling for volunteers to help pack Foodbank hampers for people in need during the Christmas period. [ + ]

A mentoring program especially for women involved in the Australian, New Zealand and Asian packaging industries, organised by the Australian Institute of Packaging, is open for registrations. [ + ]

Fines have been issued to three Sydney noodle manufacturing businesses reaching a total of over $150,000 after they failed to comply with the Food Act 2003 and the Food Standards Code. [ + ]

There are now three stevedores operating at each of the nation's three largest container ports and the ACCC's annual Container Stevedoring Monitoring Report predicts that this will spark an increase in competition. [ + ]

Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd (SBF) has entered an agreement to sell its Cerebos Food & Instant Coffee business in Australia and New Zealand and its Asian Home Gourmet Singapore business to US giant The Kraft Heinz Company for a total of AU$290 million. [ + ]

Research published in the American Heart Association's journal Hypertension suggests that eating spicy foods may help control salt cravings. [ + ]

The Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) has issued a warning to those selling seafood illegally through social media that they will incur penalties for violating the Fisheries Act. [ + ]

Pallet pooling company Loscam recently celebrated the opening of its new depot located in Erskine Park, Sydney. [ + ]

John Hyslop, a businessman with a background in industrial chemistry, has developed a 10-year-old whisky equivalent in just 10 weeks. [ + ]

A study from The Freedonia Group forecasts global chocolate and confectionery machinery to increase 7.1% per year, with sales projected to reach US$4 billion by 2021. [ + ]

Researchers from the University of British Columbia (UBC) Okanagan have created an analytical test to accurately measure the amount of smoky compounds in grapes. [ + ]

A study has found five genetic risk loci that highlight the importance of skin and mucous membrane barriers and the immune system in the development of food allergies. [ + ]

Researchers from the University of Wisconsin - Madison tested whether adding one handful a day of sweetened dried cranberries could positively influence the gut microbiome, which is responsible for several biological functions such as immunity and disease-fighting capabilities. [ + ]