Since they are a good source of protein, PULSE (Protein Utilisation from Legumes for a Sustainable European crop) has been researching and developing protein ingredients from legumes. [ + ]

Eurobanan's brand Isla Bonita has announced Avocado Light, featuring 30% less fat than regular avocados on the market. [ + ]

Recently, government officials voted to repeal the tax on sugary drinks in Illinois, an action CSPI opposes. [ + ]

Being slim does not necessarily mean being healthy, according to research from A*STAR. Asian populations are more likely to store internal fat wrapped around their organs, while maintaining a slender outward appearance. [ + ]

Navigating your way through all of the food ordering services is becoming increasingly complicated, and Facebook argues this was the reason behind its new feature that allows users to order meals from ordering services within their app. [ + ]

The foodservice industry is growing rapidly and Anchor Food Professionals, Fonterra's foodservice business, has capitalised on this trend leading to it to be named New Zealand's sixth biggest export business. [ + ]

More than one-third of Australian manufacturing jobs are in the food and beverage, grocery and fresh produce sectors. This sector turned over $127.4 billion in 2015/16 and delivered an extra 7300 jobs in the same time. [ + ]

The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR) has released an Industry Advice Notice (IAN) announcing applications are open for citrus packhouses to be approved for export in 2018 to certain countries. [ + ]

Capol, part of the Freudenberg Chemical Specialities Business Group, has announced it is acquiring Colarôme, a specialist in natural food additives. [ + ]

Birthday celebrations are the perfect excuse to go out for lunch or order in cake, especially in the workplace. But online office catering company Order-In suggests these traditions are beginning to change. [ + ]

Four students from the University of Udine have created a vegan 'non-egg' made from plant-based ingredients as part of an assignment. [ + ]

The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) has invited speakers to submit an application to present a paper at its 2018 National Conference. [ + ]

The Country of Origin Food Labelling Standards (CoOL) will be implemented on 1 July 2018, and they are expected to benefit Australian food and beverage companies such as SPC. [ + ]

From tins to plastic, food packaging is a crucial part of the food production process. But are these materials ensuring the safety of our food? The simple answer is yes. [ + ]

Dressings and oils are assumed to make salads less healthy; however, researchers at Iowa State University found that oil actually helps the body absorb more nutrients from salad vegetables. [ + ]