The South Australian Government has invested $1.98 million into a no- and low-alcohol (NOLO) trial-scale facility at the University of Adelaide. [ + ]

Ingredion has launched a video series to help manufacturers harness the potential of stevia sweeteners and FBB ingredients in sugar reduction formulations. [ + ]

Wheat blast, an emerging fungal disease, is threatening wheat crops across the globe, with management strategies unsuccessful. [ + ]

evokeAG. organiser AgriFutures Australia partnered with the Western Australian Government to announce that the event will be held in Perth in 2024. [ + ]

Scientists are developing a counterfeit-proof barcode system for authenticity verification that uses a smartphone without the need to access a database. [ + ]

Seaweed provides a novel, alternative sustainable food source and bioproducts for human and animal consumption. [ + ]

Following the EU's attempts to claim Prosecco as a GI, research has demonstrated extensive historical proof that it is a grape variety. [ + ]

PEKILO is a fungus that can produce a dried powder rich in protein when put through a special fermentation process. [ + ]

Doosan Robotics has announced the launch of its E-SERIES, an NSF-certified collaborative robot line created for the food and beverage industry. [ + ]

Researchers from the University of Queensland (UQ) are analysing compostable takeaway food packaging for potentially polluting chemicals. [ + ]

Food waste is an issue with a profound impact on the Australian economy, costing around $36.6 billion annually according to government estimates. [ + ]

Dow and Avery Dennison have developed a hotmelt label adhesive solution enabling polyolefin filmic labels and PP/PE packaging to be recycled in one stream. [ + ]

Researchers have created a totally edible, rechargeable battery from materials that are normally consumed as part of a daily diet. [ + ]

Amcor has placed its first commercial order of certified-circular polymers for use in packaging for the Australian and New Zealand market. [ + ]

A $9.4 million injection into pest and disease risk management measures is set to boost Australia's reputation for delivering high-quality produce. [ + ]