Winners announced: 2026 Australian International Olive Awards
30 September, 2026Winners of the nation's olive awards have been announced, recognising producers from Australia and around the world for the quality, diversity and excellence of their olive products.
Allied Pinnacle awarded for its sustainable wheat flour progress
28 September, 2026The Australian bakery and flour manufacturer's efforts to reduce the carbon impact of its wheat flour supply chain was recognised by The Arnott's Group.
Japan–Australia Food Security Talks
25 September, 2026The inaugural talks held this month were designed to help strengthen food security and export opportunities between the two regions.
Seedlab Australia program provides value for FMCG businesses
25 September, 2026Getting onto supermarket shelves is only part of the challenge for a small food startup; the program helps with education, mentoring and retail guidance.
APPEX 2027 is now open for registrations
18 September, 2026 | Supplied by: Exhibitions & Trade Fairs Pty LtdAPPEX 2027 registrations open for Australia's Processing and Packaging Expo, which is returning to the MCEC from 16–19 March 2026.
Facing the manufacturing workforce challenges of the future
17 September, 2026Skills shortages persist as manufacturing workforce demand is expected to grow over 12% by 2035, according to the National Manufacturing Workforce Plan 2026.
Funding to help expand global demand for Victorian dairy
16 September, 2026The Victorian Government has partnered with Dairy Australia on a program designed to help local dairy businesses strengthen trade across China, Japan and SE Asia.
Honey sensory innovator receives Seedlab Australia Churchill Fellowship
15 September, 2026Jessica Locarnini has been named as the inaugural recipient of this fellowship, supporting her work in developing honey sensory education in Australia.
Grants awarded to assist WA sheep producers and processors
15 September, 2026The second round grants of the Australian Government's $40m supply chain capacity program have been awarded to enhance on-farm and processing infrastructure.
Dr Mark Krstic is stepping down as MD of AWRI
08 September, 2026Following seven years of leadership and a total of 15 years of service to the AWRI, Dr Mark Krstic will be stepping down from the role at the end of 2026.
Tetra Pak appoints new Managing Director of Oceania
07 September, 2026 | Supplied by: Tetra PakMichael Wu has been appointed to lead the company's operations in Australia and New Zealand, as Managing Director of Tetra Pak Oceania.
ARBSQLD returns to Brisbane in 2027
07 September, 2026 | Supplied by: ARBS Exhibitions Pty LtdQueensland’s air conditioning, refrigeration and building services sector is gearing up for the HVAC&R industry event in June next year.
Aussie lolly brand to expand into the US market
03 September, 2026From 13 September, Australia-founded lolly brand FUNDAY will be launching five of its varieties into Target stores nationwide across the US.
Massey University expands its youth program across food and fibre sector
03 September, 2026The two educational programs planned for early 2027 are designed to provide Year 12 and 13 students with a first-hand look at the food and fibre sector in NZ.
NZ's winemaker and viticulturist awards announced
02 September, 2026Nick Lamain becomes the 2026 Young Winemaker of the Year, and Kris Godsall is the 2026 Young Viticulturist of the Year.
