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.   [ + ]

The four finalists for the 2015 APPMA Scholarship have been announced by the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA) and the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP). [ + ]

tna has acquired food processing company Florigo International. Florigo's technology includes patented continuous vacuum frying lines, French fry lines, multizone fryers and technology to reduce acrylamide formation. [ + ]

tna has acquired food processing company Florigo International. Florigo's technology includes patented continuous vacuum frying lines, French fry lines, multizone fryers and technology to reduce acrylamide formation. [ + ]

Krones AG has acquired 100% of the shares of German company Schaefer Förderanlagen-und Maschinenbau GmbH. [ + ]

Food scientists at The University of Queensland have discovered a new, low-cost way of accurately predicting the antimicrobial properties of honey. [ + ]

An ASTM International committee is encouraging input from users as it makes major revisions to a standard that tests packaging for many consumer products and other goods. [ + ]

Emilie Dressaire remembers first thinking about foam as a damping mechanism when she was handed a latte at Starbucks and told she probably would not need a stopper to keep it from spilling. [ + ]

Warrnambool Cheese and Butter (WCB) has entered into an agreement to acquire the everyday cheese business (EDC Business) of Lion-Dairy & Drinks for $137 million. [ + ]

The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has cautioned against using the origin of goods as a proxy for consumer safety. [ + ]

Warrnambool Cheese and Butter (WCB) has entered into an agreement to acquire the everyday cheese business (EDC Business) of Lion-Dairy & Drinks for $137 million. [ + ]

In the United States, chain restaurants with 20 or more locations nationwide are required to post calorie information on menus, with the aim of helping customers make healthier food choices. [ + ]