Meet the Buyer trade show in WA
25 May, 2026Now in its sixth year, Meet the Buyer returns in 2026 to help connect Western Australia's food & beverage makers with buyers across local and export sectors.
Submissions open for 2026 Melbourne Royal Food Awards
22 May, 2026There are new and returning categories across beer, wine, spirits and food in this year's Melbourne Royal Food Awards.
IFPA A-NZ strengthens board with industry appointments
20 May, 2026Three senior fresh produce industry leaders were appointed to IFPA A-NZ's board of directors on 14 May.
Hewitt set to acquire beef processing company Nolan Meats
20 May, 2026Australian organic meat producer Hewitt has entered into an agreement to acquire Australian beef processing company Nolan Meats.
Rockwell Automation releases 2026 State of Smart Manufacturing Report
20 May, 2026 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaOver 90% of Australian and New Zealand companies interviewed say digital transformation is now needed, according to the research report from Rockwell Automation.
Frozen food maker fined for unsafe dough mixer
19 May, 2026A frozen food manufacturer has been convicted and fined after a worker's finger was lacerated in a dough-mixing machine.
Australian beef remains in strong demand, Rabobank report reveals
14 May, 2026 | Supplied by: Rabobank AustraliaThe report said the seasonal outlook for Australia's beef industry is positive despite record supply levels, thanks to strong global demand and resilient export markets.
Federal Budget 2026–27 delivers fuel relief but misses other marks
13 May, 2026While industry welcomed the Treasurer's fuel resilience reforms, some said the budget didn't address supply chain and workforce issues, and the wine sector wanted more.
Australia's FMCG workforce resilience examined in new AFGC report
13 May, 2026The report provides an assessment of workforce challenges ahead as the AFGC sets its sights on long-term growth for Australia's Fast-Moving Consumer Goods sector.
Food and beverage startup awards open for nominations
12 May, 2026 | Supplied by: Food and Beverage Accelerator (FaBA)Nominations for the annual FaBA Food and Beverage (F&B) Startup of the Year Awards are now open.
Alfa Laval hosts academic event in food engineering
08 May, 2026 | Supplied by: Alfa Laval Pty LtdSome of the brightest young minds in food engineering and technology gathered at Alfa Laval's facilities in Sweden for an annual event.
Young viticulturists in NZ start preparing for 2026 competitions
06 May, 2026Regional competitions will soon commence for the ultimate prize of the 2026 New Zealand Young Viticulturist of the Year award.
What's on trend in the non-alcoholic beverage market?
01 May, 2026Water and no/low-sugar carbonated drinks are now dominating the beverage aisle, according to a 28-year trend analysis of evolving tastes in the market.
Fonterra makes interim leadership changes for ingredients business
29 April, 2026Prior to the start of Fonterra's new CEO on 1 May 2026, interim leadership changes have been made to cover his previous role in the Global Ingredients business.
ARBS 2026 opens in one week
29 April, 2026The refrigeration, air conditioning and building services sector event is running from 5–7 May in Melbourne.
