Australian dairy sector mixes up its premium protein selection
21 August, 2026 | Supplied by: Rabobank AustraliaAustralian milk protein supply has fallen approximately 30% since 2015, and this scarcity is reshaping the dairy product mix according to Rabobank research.
Casual hosting promotes convenient snack options: study
20 August, 2026New research has provided a snapshot of changing consumer behaviour in Australia and the role FMCG brands play in modern entertaining.
The added benefits of bacteria from the cheese-making process
18 August, 2026The tiny microbes behind matured artisan cheese's big flavours may also bring unexpected benefits for the gut.
Crushing economics: scaling up canola processing in Australia
18 August, 2026 | Supplied by: Rabobank AustraliaCanola crushing expansion is often associated with growing demand for oils, but success could also depend on the canola meal market, according to a Rabobank report.
Coffee research program set to boost home-grown Aussie brews
06 August, 2026The new $4m Australian Coffee Research Program will be running over the next five years to expand Australia's premium coffee industry.
What nutrients are in your milk?
05 August, 2026A US study has revealed that the nutrients contained in milk may vary from the label depending on the time of year, the cow's diet and the production method used.
Vegan dog and cat foods put under the microscope
29 July, 2026Dogs and cats can generally digest nutritionally sound plant-based pet food well, according to a new scientific review.
Suntory Oceania's first year lays the foundation for future growth
20 July, 2026Since its launch in July 2025, Suntory Oceania has produced more than 252 million cans and bottles in Australia, with all RTD products now crafted locally.
US outbreak of Cyclospora linked to shredded lettuce
20 July, 2026The FDA's investigation of the nationwide outbreak is ongoing after it has identified one source across five states to be linked to an iceberg lettuce supplier from Mexico.
Inghams invests in Australian meat protein powder start-up
13 July, 2026Inghams has acquired a 10% stake in Just Meat Protein, which is commercialising CSIRO technology that can convert chicken meat into protein powder.
$17m food manufacturing hub opens on the Central Coast
13 July, 2026The shared purpose-built facility at Ourimbah has commercial production facilities and industry expertise to help local food and beverage manufacturers grow and innovate.
Sydney University signs agrifood innovation agreement with FAO
08 July, 2026The five-year MOU is designed to strengthen collaboration on research, innovation and capacity development for more sustainable and resilient agrifood systems.
Startup moves beyond the lab with alt-dairy ingredient
30 June, 2026 | Supplied by: Nourish IngredientsA Canberra-based startup has teamed up with Australia's Food and Beverage Accelerator to scale up the production of its alt-dairy ingredient made using precision fermentation.
Six on the shelf: from reformulated Vegemite to award-winning dips
29 June, 2026A spread reformulated for kids, together with indigenous-inspired baked goods, award-winning dips and other reimagined food products, have been hitting the supermarket shelves.
PhD opportunity in functional snack food innovation
26 June, 2026The University of Tasmania's PhD project will be evaluating sorghum ingredients for potential application in low-energy, gluten-free snack foods of the future.
