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Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is consulting on whether packaged food manufacturers should be required by law to display a Health Star Rating, after voluntary uptake targets were not met.

The federal government has committed an additional $387.4 million to CSIRO over four years, but the agency has confirmed its restructure – including a reduction of 300 to 350 full-time equivalent roles and closure of its food science division – will proceed regardless.

The World Drinks Awards has revealed its Gin medallists and country winners for 2026 – with Australia standing tall. Broken Hill Distillery, Callington Mill Distillery, and Never Never Distilling all had standout achievements.