University of Queensland to launch food innovation group
25 November, 2021Funding has been allocated to the university as part of a scheme by the Australian Government to combine local businesses with academic know-how.
JBS moves into cultivated meat sector
24 November, 2021With the acquisition of a cultivated meat company, JBS has signalled that it will be moving steadily into the field of grown proteins.
Wine veteran honoured by industry group
23 November, 2021Australian Grape and Wine has recognised Jane Mitchell as a life member due to her long service to the South Australian wine industry.
Unilever sells tea business
23 November, 2021The manufacturing giant has sold its ekaterra tea business to a large investment group.
APCO Annual Awards winners announced
22 November, 2021The winners of the packaging organisation's awards were announced, with food companies seeing nods for their support of sustainable practices.
FSANZ proposes changes for berries, leafy veggies and melons
19 November, 2021The proposed changes would see new regulations adopted to increase the safety of and confidence in these foods.
US Department of Justice OKs Kraft Heinz cheese acquisition
17 November, 2021An acquisition of Kraft Heinz's cheese division by Lactalis has been given a sign of approval from the US Government, under conditions of divestitures.
FSANZ receives grant for food safety forum
17 November, 2021The forum will offer a cooperative environment for countries in the Asia–Pacific region to work together on food safety and regulations.
Government sets aside $33m for food and beverage manufacturers
16 November, 2021The funding has been granted to boost the production capacity and quality of Australian food and beverage manufacturing.
FHA-Food & Beverage to be held September 2022
16 November, 2021The Singaporean food and drink manufacturers' event is moving from March to September and will feature a newly minted online offering.
New chairperson appointed to FSANZ
15 November, 2021Glenys Beauchamp has been appointed the new chairperson of the trans-Tasman food safety regulator.
Guiding Aboriginal bushfood businesses to success
11 November, 2021The WA Government has launched guides to help increase representation of Aboriginal businesses in the emerging bushfood industry.
ACCC won't fight Lion acquisition of Fermentum
08 November, 2021The government department investigated the acquisition due to concerns of competition but in the end found no issues in the process.
Fruit pickers now legally entitled to a minimum wage
08 November, 2021The Fair Work Commission has ruled that fruit pickers must be paid a guaranteed minimum wage, instead of pay being based on the number of crops harvested.
Fonterra and VitaKey partner to enhance dairy's health benefits
05 November, 2021Combining technology with natural New Zealand milk, the collaboration is set to further unlock the health benefits of Fonterra's probiotic strains.
