US regulatory framework to reduce salmonella from poultry products
18 October, 2022The USDA has released a proposed regulatory framework to control salmonella contamination in poultry products.
Oterra acquires Akay Group
18 October, 2022 | Supplied by: Oterra Australia Pty LtdGlobal supplier of natural colours Oterra has announced that the acquisition of India's Akay Group is now complete.
Carman's acquires snacking brand Fruit Wise
12 October, 2022The founder of Australian business Carman's, Carolyn Creswell, has announced the acquisition of family-owned snacking brand Fruit Wise.
Australian beverage companies increase sugar reduction target
29 September, 2022A group of Australia's largest soft drink makers has committed to increase its Sugar Reduction Pledge from 20 to 25% by 2025 for all non-alcohol beverages.
NZ wine industry welcomes increased seasonal worker cap
28 September, 2022New Zealand Winegrowers welcomes the announcement that the government has increased the RSE cap to 19,000, providing 3000 additional places.
Unilever CEO announces intention to retire at end of 2023
27 September, 2022Unilever CEO Alan Jope intends to retire from the company at the end of 2023, five years after being appointed in January 2019.
Patties and Vesco to be acquired by PAG
23 September, 2022Asia–Pacific-focused investment firm PAG has announced that it has entered into agreements to acquire both Patties Foods (Patties) and Vesco Foods (Vesco).
Intent Group joins Argon & Co ANZ
23 September, 2022 | Supplied by: Argon & Co ANZGlobal management consultancy firm Argon & Co announced that it has been joined by Intent Group in New Zealand.
The National Seafood Industry Awards 2022 winners
19 September, 2022From best fish and chips to outstanding seafood industry leaders and producers, winners of the National Seafood Industry Awards 2022 have been announced.
IDF Dairy Innovation Awards 2022 announced
14 September, 2022The IDF Dairy Innovation Awards 2022 have been announced at a ceremony that took place at the IDF World Dairy Summit in New Delhi, India.
Australian manufacturing venture with vegan food
14 September, 2022Cale & Daughters has announced that it will begin manufacturing plant-based cheese and meat products in Australia, as part of a joint venture with Israeli co-op Vgarden.
New initiatives to address skills and labour shortages
09 September, 2022Broader labour shortages in Australia have impacted food and beverage manufacturers so the recent Jobs and Skills Summit has been welcomed as a first step to address this issue.
Colonial Brewing Co becomes CBCo Brewing
09 September, 2022Colonial Brewing Co has announced a name change to better reflect modern tastes — it will be known simply as CBCo Brewing.
Fonterra launches nutrition wellbeing brand
08 September, 2022 | Supplied by: Fonterra Co-operative Group LtdNutiani will be utilising the dairy co-op's research and intellectual properties to serve medical and nutrition markets.
Yes whey: cheesemaking waste could make diabetic sweetener
07 September, 2022 | Supplied by: NZ Ministry for Primary IndustriesA New Zealand company has received funding to help it produce a sugar from whey permeate that is claimed to have antidiabetic properties.
