Presenting 'the facts' is not enough to get women to change their perceptions about genetically modified (GM) foods. [ + ]

A new ISO project committee has been established to make traceability simpler for all supply chain actors by using a uniform ISO language globally. [ + ]

Australian scientists have improved rice productivity by selecting rice varieties that are better at capturing sunlight to produce grains, instead of reflecting it as heat. [ + ]

After 80 years in Dunedin, Mondelez has announced it is closing the plant and moving most of its production to Australia. [ + ]

Guilt-free purchases are proving increasingly popular with consumers. [ + ]

ABB has just acquired NUB3D so it can expand its portfolio of ABB Ability solutions that connect users to the Industrial Internet of Things. [ + ]

In late 2016, almost 300 growers and an estimated 1500 ha of land in South Australia's Northern Adelaide Plains were significantly impacted by severe weather conditions and flooding, with damage and losses estimated at around $50 million. [ + ]

A groundbreaking paper has found that in many parts of the world, hydropower can be in direct competition with irrigation — potentially impacting food security. [ + ]

The Australian Grand Dairy Awards has announced its 2017 champions, revealing the nation's 20 finest dairy products out of a record 470 entries. [ + ]

A peer-reviewed study has analysed the prevalence of highly fluorinated chemicals in fast food packaging in the United States, with concerning results. [ + ]

The trend towards healthy eating is reflected on the shelves, with products such as vegan food and kombucha featuring strongly in new product launches. [ + ]

Food processing and packaging solutions provider tna will be celebrating its 35-year anniversary at AUSPACK 2017, showcasing some of its leading equipment designs. [ + ]

Researchers have developed a new method that reveals how much individual bacterial species contribute to disease-associated functional imbalances in the microbiome. [ + ]

Forty-two speakers, including eight internationals, will cover a broad range of topics relating to the theme Innovation and Design at this year's National Technical Forums. [ + ]

Technological advances have enabled Australian wheat farmers to offset the effects of climate change in the past 25 years; however, a reduction in yield potential over that time indicates a future risk to the $5 billion industry, CSIRO research has found. [ + ]