As part of its sustainability efforts, Nestlé is piloting refillable vending machines for Milo and Koko Krunch in a four-to-six-month trial in Indonesia. [ + ]

The AFGC has welcomed the Soft Plastics Taskforce's recognition of the National Plastics Recycling Scheme as the model for the future of soft plastics recycling. [ + ]

To celebrate National Potato Chip Day (14 March), we take a look at how scientists are developing better potato varieties for the production of better potato chips. [ + ]

Food Standards Australia New Zealand has called for comment on an application to extend the use of the enzyme alpha-glucosidase to the brewing of beer. [ + ]

For legal reasons, Mondelez has had to adapt the Toblerone packaging to remove the Swissness notice and some imagery on the front of the pack. [ + ]

Imagine sinking your teeth into a tender muffin that tastes good and is chock full of vitamins, antioxidants and other natural ingredients that are good for your health. [ + ]

Through a partnership with CWX Technologies, Swinburne University of Technology's Factory of the Future will be the latest space to enter the metaverse. [ + ]

The FDA recommends that plant-based products labelled with "milk" in their names, such as soy milk, should include a voluntary nutrient statement showing how it compares to milk. [ + ]

The gross value of Australian fisheries and aquaculture production is forecast to rise to $3.63 billion in 2022–23, driven by Australia's aquaculture sector. [ + ]

A New Zealand clinical trial has found regularly consuming Pāmu Deer Milk may improve the health of women aged 65 and above. [ + ]

The 'meal-recall effect' where you imagine a recent meal as larger than reality may reduce snacking, University of Cambridge research has shown. [ + ]

Finalists for the 2023 round of the annual PIDA have been announced, with a number of innovations recognised across 11 categories. [ + ]

This International Women's Day, the Women in Manufacturing strategy was launched with the aim of attracting and retaining women in the industry. [ + ]

Rockwell Automation has acquired Knowledge Lens, an India-based services and solutions provider that delivers business insights from enterprise data. [ + ]

Norco has won twice at the Grand Dairy Awards, with its Pure Jersey Milk named Champion in its category and its Real Iced Chocolate receiving the same accolade. [ + ]