Montague launches Nectara, a new brand of nectarines with a range of flavours designed to appeal to the Australian palate. [ + ]

Sustainability, efficiency and automation will be at the forefront of the upcoming Australasian Processing and Packaging Expo 2024, which is now open for visitor registrations. [ + ]

Four research agencies have developed a fingerprint platform for the verification of Australian food product claims to enable better access to premium export markets. [ + ]

ofi is celebrating the official opening of the first phase of its dairy processing plant located in the Waikato region of the north island of New Zealand. [ + ]

After tasting 380 Australian dairy products, judges of the Australian Grand Dairy Awards have announced the 2024 finalists from across the nation. [ + ]

An Australian industry body for the commercial seaweed sector has launched in Canberra. [ + ]

Carlton & United Breweries will change the name of its RTD alcohol lemon beverage from Hard Solo to Hard Rated, following the ABAC panel review decision. [ + ]

NZ Food Safety is seeking feedback on the proposed chemicals, key foods list and the overall proposed approach for the 2024 NZTDS. [ + ]

The adhesive forces of geckos have bio-inspired researchers to build a robotic device that can pick up and release delicate materials without damage. [ + ]

The Opal Fibre Packaging corrugated cardboard packaging facility in Wodonga was officially opened during National Recycling Week. [ + ]

MEQ and the Australian Wagyu Association (AWA) have formed a partnership that will see the use of carcass measurement technology throughout the Wagyu supply chain. [ + ]

Mondelēz International has opened a $13m packaging line to boost production at its Gourmet Food manufacturing facility, which is part of a $25m investment. [ + ]

A UQ-led research team has said that better understanding of ancient Indigenous food production systems may be the key to a more sustainable food future. [ + ]

Exporting Queensland avocados to China has moved closer with the signing of an MOU between Avocados Australia and an agency that assists with market access. [ + ]

Yume's tech platform has now been used by manufacturers to redistribute 7 million kg of excess food inventory. [ + ]