With AUSPACK 2015 less than three months away, the line-up of multinational companies set to exhibit is continuing to grow. [ + ]

Scientists at the Institute of Food Research have teamed up with Oxford Instruments to develop a fast, cheap alternative to DNA testing as a means of distinguishing horse meat from beef. [ + ]

The larvae from the Plodia interpunctella, otherwise known as pantry moths or Indianmeal moths, have gut bacteria that can degrade polyethylene, the most common plastic. [ + ]

Global bioplastics products capacities are predicted to grow by more than 400% by 2018, according to François de Bie, the chairman of European Bioplastics. [ + ]

The VTT Technical Research Centre in Finland is working to develop an affordable and environmentally friendly alternative for polystyrene from PLA (polylactide) bioplastic, which is derived from organic sources. [ + ]

A company that tried to pass Turkish honey based predominantly on plant sugars off as pure Australian honey has been penalised more than $10,000 and issued with an infringement notice by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. [ + ]

The AgInnovators web portal is at the centre of the push by NSW Farmers to help the sector prepare for the future. The portal will be the place to go for news and information about breakthrough research, innovative strategies and announcements. [ + ]

A recent study found that while yoghurt was associated with a reduction in type 2 diabetes risk, other dairy products had no impact. [ + ]

Researchers have developed an active packaging that protects perishables with a layered plastic that not only keeps out oxygen and moisture but also extends the shelf life of foods by absorbing oxygen that may be present in packaging. [ + ]

Research conducted by Roy Morgan Research has revealed that Australians' tastes tend more towards savoury than sweet, with 41% of us snacking on potato chips in an average seven-day period. [ + ]

Milk Orange: sounds like a bizarre new brand of flavoured milk. In fact, it's the world's first fluorescent sensor that rapidly measures the level of fat in milk. [ + ]

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) may soon have access to the simple pleasure of a daily espresso, thanks to a new cup designed specifically to defy the low-gravity environment. [ + ]

Targeting 'mid-lifers' - those aged 35 to 44 - with 'natural' and 'sustainable' chocolate products is the way to go, according to Canadean. Labels such as Fairtrade give consumers permission to enjoy the treat free of guilt. [ + ]

Defence ration packs could get an overhaul thanks to Microwave Assisted Thermal Sterilisation (MATS) technology, which has been shown to produce better-tasting packaged foods in minutes rather than hours. [ + ]

The Berry Rural Cooperative has commenced work on its new dairy processing plant. Once operational, the plant will be able to process 18,000 litres of milk per day. [ + ]