'Traffic light' nutrition labels are most effective in helping consumers' self-control, researchers have discovered. Using a brain scanner, researchers found the labels were more effective in helping consumers resist high-calorie foods than purely information-based labels. [ + ]

The World Health Organization's (WHO's) recommendation that daily sugar intake be less than 5% is "unsubstantiated and unsustainable", according to the Australian Beverages Council. [ + ]

The Victorian Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade, Adem Somyurek, will officially open the 30th anniversary AUSPACK on 24 March. [ + ]

Emerson Process Management has released version 5.61 of AMS Suite: Machinery Health Manager, which will enable the CSI 6500 protection system to communicate additional prediction data. [ + ]

Sonoco has signed an agreement to acquire a majority share in Graffo Paranaense de Embalagens, a Brazilian flexible packaging company. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. [ + ]

The recent scombroid poisoning scare will no doubt leave many consumers wary of purchasing seafood. In a case of perfect timing, Flinders University researchers have announced a revolutionary method to test for histamine in fish. [ + ]

The Tasmanian food industry has received a boost as part of a $40 million investment in the state. More than 400 jobs will reportedly be created by a $13 million Australian Government Innovation and Investment Fund and $27 million in matching investment by local businesses. [ + ]

Heat and Control will be exhibiting at AUSPACK 2015, displaying a range of complete solutions for packaging, processing and inspection equipment. [ + ]

A Victorian importer who tried to pass off illegally imported South Korean meat as vegetables has received a suspended 16-month prison sentence. [ + ]

Georgie Aley has been appointed as the first chief executive officer of the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST). The appointment is effective as of 1 April 2015. [ + ]

The World Health Organization has released its guidelines on sugar intake - and they're strict. They recommend that sugar be reduced to less than 10% of total energy intake, and they also suggest that a further 5% reduction would provide additional health benefits. [ + ]

Georgie Aley has been appointed as the first chief executive officer of the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST). The appointment is effective as of 1 April 2015. [ + ]

A Victorian importer who tried to pass off illegally imported South Korean meat as vegetables has received a suspended 16-month prison sentence. [ + ]

The World Health Organization has released its guidelines on sugar intake - and they're strict. They recommend that sugar be reduced to less than 10% of total energy intake, and they also suggest that a further 5% reduction would provide additional health benefits. [ + ]

Scientists have found a way to deal with acid whey - a by-product of Greek yoghurt production - that's good for both the environment and companies' hip pockets.   [ + ]