GS1 Australia and the Australian Made Campaign will collaborate to help the food and grocery sector deliver the new country of origin labelling information to consumers and retailers. [ + ]

Imperial College London and Nestlé Research have announced the establishment of a research and innovation partnership exploring metabolic health and nutrition. [ + ]

Fresh food packaging manufacturer LINPAC is fighting food waste through packaging innovation. [ + ]

20 years of fortifying food with folic acid in the US has not reduced the incidence of birth defects to the degree expected, according to a study by Stanford University School of Medicine. [ + ]

The number of cephalopods (octopus, cuttlefish and squid) has increased in the world's oceans over the past 60 years, a University of Adelaide study has found. [ + ]

The US Food and Drug Administration has launched an updated Nutrition Facts label for packaged food. [ + ]

Australia is projected to be the third-fastest-growing vegan market between 2015 and 2020, behind China and United Arab Emirates, according to research conducted into ethical labelling. [ + ]

AUSVEG CEO Richard Mulcahy has announced his retirement, effective immediately. [ + ]

The announcement of the UK's 'sugar tax' has further sparked interest in reduced-sugar and diet drinks, a segment already on the rise thanks to increased focus on obesity and sugar intake. But is this translating into actual product launches? [ + ]

Increased consumption of potatoes has been linked to an increased risk of developing high blood pressure, according to a study published by The BMJ. [ + ]

It is well known that gastrointestinal symptoms often accompany an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis in children. A guideline for management of these issues was released last year by the Marcus Autism Center, an affiliate of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, and published online by the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (JAND). [ + ]

The Federal Court has found that one of Western Australia's largest egg producers made false or misleading representations that its eggs were 'free range'. [ + ]

Ammeraal Beltech has announced the acquisition of its longstanding Australian distribution partner, Rydell Industrial (Belting) Co. [ + ]

FSANZ has produced a food recall plan template to help food businesses develop their own food recall systems. [ + ]

Could beetroot be the next superfood? [ + ]