Danone North America has selected this year's recipients of the 2022–2023 Annual Gut Microbiome, Yogurt and Probiotic Fellowship Program. [ + ]

Radfords has secured an investment from Arcadea Group, a long-hold and growth-oriented SaaS investor, to facilitate global expansion. [ + ]

QUT has developed a genetically modified variety of Cavendish banana designed to help save the world's Cavendish banana production. [ + ]

Charles Sturt and Telstra have partnered to assist the Farm Data Services platform to manage and integrate data from the Global Digital Farm. [ + ]

Barry Callebaut Group has presented a set of sharpened targets for Forever Chocolate, its plan to make sustainable chocolate the norm. [ + ]

One of the world's largest producers of tequila is using Aera Technology's Decision Intelligence solution to predict demand and manage inventory more effectively. [ + ]

The Palaszczuk government has committed to developing a regulatory framework for online liquor sales and delivery in response to safety concerns. [ + ]

Amcor plans to acquire Moda Systems, which will provide it with fully integrated, production-ready fresh protein packaging solutions. [ + ]

The Australian Prime Minister has announced that 31 May 2023 is the date on which the Australia–United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A–UK FTA) will come into force. [ + ]

In response to Australia's growing demand for premium products, Indonesia-based Pipiltin Cocoa and Katalis have partnered for a business development program. [ + ]

PepsiCo has announced the launch of Bubly, a no-sugar sparkling water, in Australia, to meet low- and no-sugar beverage demands. [ + ]

RMIT-led research has revealed that most Australians think food packaging waste is a bigger environmental issue than food waste — but the opposite is true. [ + ]

New Zealand Food Safety has issued a reminder for NZ food businesses about the new 'pregnancy warning label' that comes into force from 1 August 2023. [ + ]

With research showing that some cider apple varieties may be incorrectly named, the cider industry has begun checking the identity of apple varieties. [ + ]

Campari has paid homage to its hometown, Milano, by launching a bottle design inspired by a shared history that began in 1860. [ + ]