Dairy Innovation Australia Limited has opened its expanded national headquarters in Werribee. The site includes state-of-the-art research laboratories, a manufacturing pilot plant, food technology laboratories, a sensory laboratory and culture production facilities. [ + ]

Low-cost and efficient, the novel water purification methods could benefit economically and technologically disadvantaged communities. [ + ]

The federal government has announced $1.8 million in funding for seven projects to improve animal welfare in Australia’s overseas livestock export markets. [ + ]

Bruises on avocados can continue to grow and intensify for up to 96 hours after the damage is done, a UQ researcher has found. He is researching ways to reduce bruised fruit and thus boost avocado sales. [ + ]

French studies have shown that in middle-aged men, moderate wine consumption is associated with a lower mortality from cardiovascular disease and cancer. [ + ]

Berri has pulled its Berri Truly product range after independent senator Nick Xenophon criticised it for misleading consumers about its country of origin. [ + ]

Turkey is becoming more popular with Australian consumers, with Newspoll research commissioned by Steggles revealing that one in four grocery buyers eats turkey at least once a month. [ + ]

Australian food industry experts have resolutely dismissed the idea of plain packaging for high-calorie foods as a solution to the nation’s obesity epidemic. [ + ]

Learning to store fresh produce correctly could help consumers extend the lifespan of their food, helping to reduce the amount of food that is thrown out each year, a new study commissioned by KitchenAid shows. [ + ]

Australian vegetables growers will have access to $100 million in energy-efficiency grants under a new policy announced by Greens leader Senator Christine Milne. [ + ]

Foodbank’s Greg Warren will outline the issue of food security in Australia and the increasing demand for food donations at the 20th HACCP Conference in August. [ + ]

Starting a new food business just got easier with the launch of an interactive web page, ‘Starting a food business’, which is part of the NSW Food Authority website. [ + ]

Short-chain fructooliogosaccharides (scFOSs) are low-kilojoule, non-digestible carbohydrates that are claimed can improve food taste and texture while aiding immunity, bone health and the growth and balance of bacteria in the digestive tract. [ + ]

Wiley has signed a contract with Cerebos Australia to expand and refurbish its warehouse at Seven Hills in Sydney. The upgrade will provide Cerebos with a larger, optimised warehouse space and address current logistics, safety and storage issues. [ + ]

New quality standards for spirulina, Brilliant Black PN and pomegranate juice are being proposed for the USP Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) 9th edition. [ + ]