A Chinese agribusiness will invest $1 million to expand a microalgae and related advanced marine bioproduct development centre in a joint research agreement with Flinders University. [ + ]

The future of food processing could be in the substantial hands of a five-tonne industrial robot that can heat, mix and combine food products. [ + ]

Chocolate consumption in Australia is on the rise — and not just at Easter! [ + ]

To live a healthy life, those aged 50+ need more of some vitamins and minerals than their younger counterparts. [ + ]

With Australia among the top 10 countries for consumption of soft drink per capita, some commentators have called for Australia to follow the UK's lead and introduce a 'sugar tax'. [ + ]

Packaging for Sustainability is a concise and readable handbook for practitioners who are trying to implement sustainability strategies for packaging. [ + ]

Sherpa has announced it will add four-hour and same-day delivery services to its current delivery platform for individuals and businesses. [ + ]

The founder of Beechworth Honey, Jodie Goldsworthy, has been appointed as president of the Oceania Region of Apimondia, the Global Federation of Beekeepers' Associations, and will help the association fight against honey adulteration. [ + ]

Increased use of plant-based ingredients in aquaculture feed could impact the nutritional benefits of eating seafood, according to a study that examined the environmental health implications of crop-fed fish. [ + ]

For those of you who would rather hear fingernails scrape a blackboard than listen to somebody chewing, this could be the stuff of nightmares. [ + ]

The agenda for the European edition of the Sustainable Foods Summit will feature sustainable ingredients and approaches to tackle food losses and waste. [ + ]

UK design company RPC has developed a packaging solution to cook boiled eggs wherever you are, simply by adding boiling water. [ + ]

Plastic packaging specialist ALPLA has received PackTheFuture and WorldStar awards for its application of foaming technology in extrusion blow moulding (EBM). [ + ]

Australian online marketplace Butcherman has released its Red Meat Index, revealing the most popular cuts of meat purchased from the website. [ + ]

Murray Goulburn Co-operative will construct a $300m infant formula factory in regional Victoria to capitalise on export demand. [ + ]